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How to help my mood swings during period?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes, hormones.: There is a profound drop in estrogen before a period. This definitely affects mood, in some, more so than others. There are several low dose ssri drugs given for 10days in a woman's cycle, which defintely improve mood.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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