Question 1

my once-normal period has changed the past few months--now light and long (on and off for 10 days), and i have severe pms symptoms. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal: fluctuations due to multiple factors: agem stress, tension, anxiety. Have you GYN do a pelvic exam and check your female hormone and thyroid function levels

Question 2

i am 16 days post ovulation. i took a pregnancy test this morning and it was negative. i have no pms sysmptoms like i normally would before a period. the only symptoms i have had this month were for 5 days after ovulation. severe bloating, cramping, dizzi

Accepted Answer

After missed period: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. If the result is negative repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 3

will my new gyno i see next month be able to see if i have endometriosis or perimenopause or? i have severe & often 2-wk long pms w/ breast pain & cysts,cramping,bloating & uncontrollable mood swings,heavy painful periods that have gotten worse in the las

Accepted Answer

Yes: He or she will do an Ultrasound and bloodwork as well as exam to help delineate the cause of your symptoms.

Question 4

how can i deal with severe pms symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Severe PMS: PMS Tx:  NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise &amp; acupuncture are excellent for PMS. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol &amp; salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or Black Cohosh with dr ok. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain.  See.

Question 5

what are the newest and most effective ways to treat severe pms symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Premenstrual SSRI : Pms symptoms are often relieved by using ssri type antidepressants like zoloft & lexapro, (escitalopram) a week prior to menstrual period and stopping it shortly after period begins.

Question 6

having brest pain. not severe, but bothering. only left and the same part. this is my first experience. is this a part of pms? how can i ease pain?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocystic changes?: Have a good breast exam by a physician.  If you are 40 or older, have a mammogram.  Fibrocystic breast disease is common, and causes breast pain.  See an md provider to make sure that cancer is not the cause.

Question 7

i have experienced severe pms after ovulation for four days. the 5th and 6th day after ovulation i did not experience pms.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not Uncommon: Estrogen levels peak at ovulation and then begin to fall. Progesterone levels rise post ovulation and then fall immediately before menstruation. These hormones come from your ovary. Both mood and physical symptoms are affected by the cyclic changes of these hormones.

Question 8

can low blood sugar be a cause of severe pms symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Low blood sugar generally causes autonomic stimulation with shakiness, sweating, weak feeling, hunger.  These feeling do not generally last long.  Pms symptoms are generally hot flashes and emotional dysphoria.

Question 9

i sometimes have severe pms symptoms, especially frustration and anger. could manisium 200 mg or so and b6 help ease these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

PMS symptoms: You deserve a medical evaluation for your PMS symptoms -- you can track them in detail for a couple of months to share with your doctor. By "manisium, " do you actually mean the mineral "Magnesium"? You may need more than 200mg/day; I suggest the glycinate form to avoid diarrhea. Avoid processed foods, and increase exercise too. http://tinyurl.com/ohe5ck Antidepressants may help anger especially.

Question 10

i was on depo for 13 years. i stopped the shot just over a year ago. could this play a part in having such severe pms? the week before is horrible!

Accepted Answer

Depo would mask: Depoprovera would mask and hide PMS while you were on it. Once you got off it PMS would be not show up Being on Depoprovera previously would not cause it but stopping it would allow preexisting PMS to become apparent. There are many treatment options for PMS

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My once-normal period has changed the past few months--now light and long (on and off for 10 days), and i have severe pms symptoms. what could it be?

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I am 16 days post ovulation. i took a pregnancy test this morning and it was negative. i have no pms sysmptoms like i normally would before a period. the only symptoms i have had this month were for 5 days after ovulation. severe bloating, cramping, dizzi

A member asked:

Will my new gyno i see next month be able to see if i have endometriosis or perimenopause or? i have severe & often 2-wk long pms w/ breast pain & cysts,cramping,bloating & uncontrollable mood swings,heavy painful periods that have gotten worse in the las

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How can i deal with severe pms symptoms?

A member asked:

What are the newest and most effective ways to treat severe pms symptoms?

A member asked:

Having brest pain. not severe, but bothering. only left and the same part. this is my first experience. is this a part of pms? how can i ease pain?

A member asked:

I have experienced severe pms after ovulation for four days. the 5th and 6th day after ovulation i did not experience pms. is this normal?

A member asked:

Can low blood sugar be a cause of severe pms symptoms?

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I sometimes have severe pms symptoms, especially frustration and anger. could manisium 200 mg or so and b6 help ease these symptoms?

A member asked:

I was on depo for 13 years. i stopped the shot just over a year ago. could this play a part in having such severe pms? the week before is horrible!

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