Posted by Marchelle on February 15, 2001, at 17:40:48
In reply to Re: Thanks!, posted by bobbin on February 15, 2001, at 15:55:04
> I wanted some thoughts from you all. I posted that I'd been severe PMDD for 7 years. Tried everything and said chocolate and xanax were all I had left. Well, I tried the estrogen patch last week and had immediate (really) emotional relief, so significant I could've cried for relief but for the first time in forever I didn't feel like crying. Just totally happy again. Lots of breast pain (not tenderness) and cycle started a week later (not all that unusual). I had some of the same symptoms I'd had with pills and other estrogens, ie. anxiety; palpitations; headaches...so I cut the patch in 1/2. That helped alot until my period started, now I feel exactly like I did without the patch (while I'm bleeding), isn't that when you're supposed to get relief? So, I'm wondering...what hormone is it that drops when you start bleeding and any ideas on why I have all the PMS symptoms now? Thanks.
I have done a little research about the imbalance of hormones that is most likely causing all of our symptons. From what I understand, during PMS, Estrogen level remains normal and progesterone is too low. During menopause, the Estrogen is low and progesterone is very low. If you have access to a health foods store that carries literature, such as Whole Foods, look under PMS and you should be able to find info about Wild Yam and progesterone. I have heard from a sex therapist (PhD) that she has heard of improvement of the PMS when her patients tried a certain, all natural, progesterone topical cream. I have experiemented with it, but not enough to base a judgement on the product. It is endorsed by Dr. John Lee, a researcher of PMS and menopause, and it seems that it could be beneficial. In case you might want to check it out:
Premier Natural Gesterone Cream 1 800 370 3447Premier Nutraceuticals claims that their product will restore the body's balance and have other benefits... BUT some doctors I have spoken with associate progesterone with causing depression, this is something that I am unclear on, so further discussions with doctors and such are needed! Hope this helps.
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