PMDD And Yaz

My GYN told me that the difference between PMS and PMDD is whether or not it interferes with your ability to function. Mine does. Apparently there is a lot of research to back up using anti-depressants to deal with PMDD. You only take the anti-depressant during the time of your cycle when the PMDD usually hits...or as it hits. If you already take anti-depressants you increase the does a bit at this time. ask your GYN about this....mine produced names and dates of various studies on the topic that my general practitioner was not familiar with. I tried it during my last cycle for the first time...it definitely helped, but is not a cure...we are women and so must suffer...sigh...

How did you know you had PMDD? Did you see your doctor? I only ask because I think I may too, but I'm not sure. I am incredably moody, irratable, tired. And definately not pregnant. I had my tubes tied 6 years ago. Let me know what you find out please. thanks so much!

I haven't used Yaz, but I have used NATURAL progestrin creme....it worked great. It was a pure creme with no other ingredients so my body didn't have to deal with the side effects of the other ingredients, just used the progestrin. I used the Arbonne brand....let me know if you have other questions. Good luck!

Birth control appeared to help with decreasing the symptoms. I experienced an rapid heart beat with Yaz within 48 hours and was instructed to discontinue taking it.
I haven't found a Dr that can help me to treat the symptoms. I have been told, it's part of being a woman, part of aging, etc...
Basically, I now know my cycle and attempt to manage my life around it with the support of my husband.
I wish you the best of luck.
S.

Evening Primrose oil found at Wal-mart.

Makes everything warm, fuzzy, and tolerable.

Nanc

Please look at this website. A friend of the family's is a california lawyer. If you have any symptoms on YAZ i'd get off it asap.
http://www.californiayazlawyers.com/