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PMT - when will it end?

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Lara66
Lara66

Hi ladies. Can anyone suggest a natural remedy for PMT? I'm well into peri but still having regular periods, most months anyway, and still experiencing irrational PMT symptoms. Every month for my whole menstruating life, I have an emotional meltdown a few days before my period starts and I do or say something I regret. This month, I quit my job, and it's not the first time it's happened !! Now that my kids are both at full time school, I've spent all this year trying to get back to part time work but it's been an uphill struggle. I finally got a job a couple of weeks ago, which admittedly I wasn't crazy about, but I was struggling combining it with school runs etc. and so told my boss it wasn't working out, at which point she offered to reduce my hours. I told her I'd think about it and would get back to her the next day but stupid PMT wouldn't let me see things clearly. I still couldn't see how it would work out for my family and so turned down her offer. Since then, I've started my period and hey presto, I can see things clearly. I can now see how it would have worked, with a little extra negotiation on my part, and I'm so angry with myself, damn it !! I feel like I've let my family down. After 35+ years of PMT and periods, I am finally admitting I need help. The words 'horse', 'door' and 'bolted' come to mind but it would be fantastic if I could get some help to ease these final years of menstruation. Any suggestions?

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  • rcharris8
    rcharris8 Lara66

    Posted

    I know what you mean here. Think it's rise in progesterone -v- low oestrogen. Hormone balancers may help like dong quai? X
  • jayneejay
    jayneejay Lara66

    Posted

    Hi Lara 

    Vit B6 is known to help PMT and peri symptoms

    at least 100mg daily 

    jay xx

     

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay

      Posted

      uselful info 

      Vit B6 and PMT - Peri meno

      The body needs vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to make serotonin and dopamine, and vitamin B6 supplements may help the mood-related symptoms of PMS (see also ‘The Importance of B Vitamins’ and ‘Can Vitamins Prevent Disease?’).A meta-analysis (a large analysis of a lot of smaller studies) of clinical trials of B6 in PMS showed that B6 at up to 100 mg per day is likely to help premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual depression.

      Other studies show that B6 might help with premenstrual irritability and tiredness. 

      Vitamin B6 may improve fertility and improve some of the side effects associated with the contraceptive pill, and may also help to treat morning sickness, but pregnant women should only take vitamin supplements after talking to a doctor or pharmacist. 

      Vitamin B6 is found in whole grains and wholemeal bread, eggs, meat (including liver), fish, vegetables including spinach, peas and green beans, nuts and bananas. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is contained in some amounts in all foods. However, to get the levels required to treat PMS may mean also taking a B6 supplement.

      Vitamin B6 needs to be taken every day, and it may take three or four months to work. 

      Vitamin B6 probably won’t help symptoms of breast pain or tenderness, but adding evening primrose or starflower oil may relieve this.

      Magnesium can help the body absorb and use vitamin B6. Magnesium is found in nuts and green leafy vegetables.

  • rcharris8
    rcharris8 Lara66

    Posted

    And yes eve primrose oil. Friend taught me to take every day not just pre period and really helped me. Hope it helps.
  • Lara66
    Lara66

    Posted

    Thank you ladies for the useful advice and info. I started taking B6 about a month ago - I take 150mg a day - but yes, I think I'll add eve primrose as well. Can someone remind me please what B12 is good for?
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