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I did seek alternative remedies for both, and did find that cutting out all junk, sugary and processed foods and eating natural products (fresh fruit and veg, white meat, no white bread, no pasta, no rice, no potatoes) was more helpful as well as taking Evening Primrose Oil. I also cut out the coffee and tea and drank herbal and more water.
It is not easy to cutting out all those foods that we are so used to eating, and very tempting when other people eat what you are trying to avoid, but it did lessen the symptoms of both the pms and the menopausal symptoms and also curbed cravings too.
I also found aromatherapy and reflexology very helpful too.
Unfortunately, the menopausal symptoms can drag on for many, many years. Again we are all different, and everyone experiences varying degrees of the symptoms.
The best thing is the complete cessation of menstrual cycles, not worrying about getting pregnant or worrying about contraception and enjoying new sexual and loving experiences with the husband.
Hope you don't have too many uncomfortable times going through this stage of your life.
Best wishes.
It is not easy to cutting out all those foods that we are so used to eating, and very tempting when other people eat what you are trying to avoid, but it did lessen the symptoms of both the pms and the menopausal symptoms and also curbed cravings too.
I also found aromatherapy and reflexology very helpful too.
Unfortunately, the menopausal symptoms can drag on for many, many years. Again we are all different, and everyone experiences varying degrees of the symptoms.
The best thing is the complete cessation of menstrual cycles, not worrying about getting pregnant or worrying about contraception and enjoying new sexual and loving experiences with the husband.
Hope you don't have too many uncomfortable times going through this stage of your life.
Best wishes.
COMMUNITY LEADER
It's rough being a woman, that is for sure!! I still have PMS and am also beginning to have menopausal symptoms. Ugh, double the fun.
specialmom it must be 40 years ago that the doctor prescribed a hormone for me - so I cannot remember exactly what it was. I do remember that my symptoms were not as severe as some other ladies I knew at that time. I do appreciate that in these times, there are different types of medications and alternatives available. I do know that it was not the contraceptive pill.
Because you yourself mentioned your pms symptoms, I did so too, just to demonstrate how different pms symptoms can be. I do not normally disclose information with regard to my health problems.
PMS and menopausal problems are well behind me! I have experienced them both.
Because you yourself mentioned your pms symptoms, I did so too, just to demonstrate how different pms symptoms can be. I do not normally disclose information with regard to my health problems.
PMS and menopausal problems are well behind me! I have experienced them both.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Jemma, in truth, hormone replacement women is very rare these days (with the exception of women that have hormone sensitive breast cancer in which they use them to block hormones linked to cancer such as estrogen) as they have found links to cancer. Doctors tend to stay away from that as of a few years ago. Do you mean birth control pills? That IS given for women with PMS.
There is a severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder. this is treated primarily by psychiatrists and the standard of care is antidepressants. There are psychiatrists that specialize in this kind of women's care or have it as a large part of their practice. SSRI's are the drug of choice to treat this.
You have lots of good information to share Jemma and do not mean to not agree with you but want posters to have accurate information. We are not doctors here but hormone replacement is not used for pms.
What IS used related to hormones is birth control pills. And maybe that is what you meant.
Here is some information for the poster that goes through all about pms as well as treatment options if it is severe.
Take a look anyone who is interested,. It covers premenstrual syndrome and how to treat and then goes into the more severe PMDD (the premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/premenstrual-syndrome.html
There is a severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder. this is treated primarily by psychiatrists and the standard of care is antidepressants. There are psychiatrists that specialize in this kind of women's care or have it as a large part of their practice. SSRI's are the drug of choice to treat this.
You have lots of good information to share Jemma and do not mean to not agree with you but want posters to have accurate information. We are not doctors here but hormone replacement is not used for pms.
What IS used related to hormones is birth control pills. And maybe that is what you meant.
Here is some information for the poster that goes through all about pms as well as treatment options if it is severe.
Take a look anyone who is interested,. It covers premenstrual syndrome and how to treat and then goes into the more severe PMDD (the premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/premenstrual-syndrome.html
Some women's PMS is so severe that a hormone replacement is offered to control dangerous outbursts.
Do bear in mind that you may not get any PMS symptoms or you may just get mild ones. Everyone is different and therefore, symptoms that your friend may experience, for example, may be different to your symptoms.
By keeping a written record every month, you will be able to see if a pattern is forming. This will then enable you to understand whether your mood swings and other symptoms are connected to your menstrual cycle.
Premenstrual symptoms can start as early as 10 days before the start of your next period, but again everyone is different and may experience symptoms nearer the period date.
The cravings I used to get was for chocolate, I used to feel very emotional, and experienced a lot of fluid retention everywhere on my body, nipples used to feel very tender too. Doctor prescribed a mild diuretic and I do remember going on a short course of hormones, because they were out of balance.
Acne spots were another not very nice premenstrual symptom before the menstrual cycle.
Do bear in mind that you may not get any PMS symptoms or you may just get mild ones. Everyone is different and therefore, symptoms that your friend may experience, for example, may be different to your symptoms.
By keeping a written record every month, you will be able to see if a pattern is forming. This will then enable you to understand whether your mood swings and other symptoms are connected to your menstrual cycle.
Premenstrual symptoms can start as early as 10 days before the start of your next period, but again everyone is different and may experience symptoms nearer the period date.
The cravings I used to get was for chocolate, I used to feel very emotional, and experienced a lot of fluid retention everywhere on my body, nipples used to feel very tender too. Doctor prescribed a mild diuretic and I do remember going on a short course of hormones, because they were out of balance.
Acne spots were another not very nice premenstrual symptom before the menstrual cycle.
COMMUNITY LEADER
I normally get it the week before my period. I personally find that the three things that are a tip off are A. eating more/cravings. I almost always want sweets. I do indulge myself a bit during pms. B. Ability to be more irritable. I have to make sure I watch this and keep close tabs on it. No one needs to suffer my PMS wrath. and C. bloating.
When I get my period, I crave meat as in red meat. I eat very little red meat but I will have a steak of hamburger at that time. And my bloating pretty much immediately goes away, along with the sweet cravings and easily irritated thing.
but look for it the week before your period. good luck
When I get my period, I crave meat as in red meat. I eat very little red meat but I will have a steak of hamburger at that time. And my bloating pretty much immediately goes away, along with the sweet cravings and easily irritated thing.
but look for it the week before your period. good luck
PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome. Sometimes it is referred to as PMT - premenstrual tension.
The symptoms can start to appear around 10 days before a menstrual cycle.
You could experience bloating, fluid retention, feeling irritable, have uncontrollable mood swings, sore breasts and so on. Everyone is different and some people may experience some of the symptoms, but not all of them.
Keep a written record of your menstrual cycle and jot down your moods and any other physical symptoms that you get. If you do experience these things in the days before you start your period, then you will know that you have premenstrual tension.
Eating a healthy and well balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and cutting out junk, sugary and processed foods and fizzy drinks will help ease the symptoms. Also ensure that you drink plenty of fluids - 2 litres of water a day is usually recommended, more if you sweat a lot.
You may also find Evening Primrose Oil beneficial and helpful. You can purchase the capsules from the large supermarkets and from the herbal shop.
Best wishes.
The symptoms can start to appear around 10 days before a menstrual cycle.
You could experience bloating, fluid retention, feeling irritable, have uncontrollable mood swings, sore breasts and so on. Everyone is different and some people may experience some of the symptoms, but not all of them.
Keep a written record of your menstrual cycle and jot down your moods and any other physical symptoms that you get. If you do experience these things in the days before you start your period, then you will know that you have premenstrual tension.
Eating a healthy and well balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and cutting out junk, sugary and processed foods and fizzy drinks will help ease the symptoms. Also ensure that you drink plenty of fluids - 2 litres of water a day is usually recommended, more if you sweat a lot.
You may also find Evening Primrose Oil beneficial and helpful. You can purchase the capsules from the large supermarkets and from the herbal shop.
Best wishes.
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