Can birth-control alleviate PMS symptoms?
375769
A lot of women use birth control for just that reason. You're going to have to talk to your doctor about this, since you're taking those medications.
1182149
I do not know why, but maybe our approach to it.  I took soy pills, and drank soy milk, but not every day.  Also I was not dreading it, like many women I know, so it might be mental.  I was really looking forward to not having to carry a suitcase of pads and tampons, and having cramps, and PMS every month, and not worrying about birth control.  Maybe just thinking life after menopause would be better made it easier, a mental thing.  I maybe had one hot flash, and none of the other bad things.  Also my mom did not have a bad one, so maybe it might be genetic too.
743487
How quickly do you suppose I could raise my hand in affirmation on this one?  I've had my period for over 25 years and I am completely SICK of it!!!\n\nAs for how to manage your PMS symptoms, may I suggest checking out a homeopathic remedy called "PMS Formula" by Hylands?  It really is useful for the bloating & achy/crampy feeling and it helps me with my breast tenderness.  \n\nThanks for the smile....and you have my sympathies!
1080023
It's not really a normal part of PMS more like a symptom of PND (Pre-menstural Depression).  There are various strategies for coping with it many of which are diet or vitamin/mineral based.  The link below will be able to tell you much, much more...\n\nGood Luck.
647521
According to Homeopathic Treatment The Best Medicine for your PMS problem is the one which is the most in similar in symptoms that you are feeling .If you can give details your PMS can be cured without any complications or side effects using Homeopathic remedies ! Please post your details As to what and how you feel and what things make you feel better and what worse and your medical history will help too !\nTake care and God Bless !
645209
Have you tried birth control pills? they are really helpful in regulating your cycles... Also, has your OB-GYN done all the needed tests? a sonogram, blood work, hormone levels...?
1041881
I've been on it for about a year and a half. The first three months were kind of rough with break-through bleeding and the like. After that it's been smooth sailing. I admit I did gain a little weight when I started on it. I have also noticed the PMS symptoms when I take the white filler pills are pretty harsh and I bleed a lot more than I did when I was not on Seasonale. There are both positives and negatives and I'm sure everyone is different. For me, the three months sans period is worth the couple days of discomfort and the minimal weight gain.
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I was on Yasmin and when I needed to not be on my period my doctor recommended that I skip the inactive pills and go straight to the new pack.  I did this a couple of times because I had a big test at school (I have endometriosis too and the periods are painful) and didn't want to be on a period.  I found that I got even more headaches and was extremely moody.  I also had more pelvic pain which is most likely associated with the endo.
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I have.  I have 6 mos of Lupron injections and 6 mos of regular birth control to treat endometriosis.  I just started my second 6 mos of Lupron.  My understanding is that you can get any of the symptoms of menopause.  My experience has been hot flashes and night sweats.  I deal with this by keeping a fan around even in the winter.  As for it working, so far so good.  No new cysts.
732885
I've never had bad symptoms on the pill, so I can't tell personal stories.  I've taken Ortho-tricyclen and Ortho-tricyclen lo... I had some weight gain on the full-strength, but the low-dose has been fine for me.\n\nI've heard some good things about the mini pill (progestin only) for women who react badly to the combination pill (progestin and estrogen).
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no, i take yasmin.\nive forgotten my pill in the morning and had to wait all day (cause of work) to take it. \nit hasnt affect me atleast. but be carefull. but no 20 to 30 min is not going to hurt.\nI have not had any side effects except gaining about 5 lbs. but that is the least of all lbs that you will gain out of all the bc's.\nive been on it for 2 yrs and its great i will never take another
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Actually, for me it's a lot more simple than anything like prescription pain medication.  All I do is go to my local Herb Store, there you will find these tablets that dissolve under your tongue.  There is one that will either be labeled PMS or Cramps.  They work wonders.  I've had Endometriosis for 6 years, and that's the ONLY thing that will help me other than Magnesium tablets.  They are supposed to be a natural muscle relaxer.  Just be careful, the magnesium will make the IBS symptoms that the endometriosis causes worse.  Hope you feel better!
1091777
Side effects of hysterectomy (keep the ovaries).  No more cramping, bleeding, birth control.   Had mine 12/02 and started having an occasional hot flash just recently.  PMS hung around for a few months.  Other than that, and a lil 'swelly belly' .. everything's fine.  We adjust.  Beats the HELL out of alot of pain.
208610
The best way to regulate cycles is The Pill.  Talk to you GYN about your options!
759452
I am on Yaz right now and I LOVE IT!! I haven't really had any bad side effects besides occasional nausea.  This particular pill is a low hormone one so you're less likely to experience bad mood swings, exc. My periods have been so much lighter and I don't experience any cramps at all anymore.  I didn't gain any weight... in places I wouldn't want to...But my breasts did get bigger. Honestly, this pill was a miracle worker!!GL!
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I took yasmin for over 9 months and to be honest my symptoms didn't start till after my first month or second month.  As I took them, everything got progressively worse..brest tenderness, crazy out of control mood swings..shit I thought I was slowly losing my mind, but it was the pills.  4 days doesn't really determine anything, check after a month or two and see if anything has changed.
871641
Birth Control Pills can do alot to your body and make you have symptoms like your pregnant... The perpose of the Pill or birth control in generial is to fake out you body in to thinking that you are pregnant so that way you dont get pregnant... So all the symptoms should be fine but if they do cause a problem or get very uncomfortable then talk to your Obgyn!!