Evening Primrose Oil is supposed to work/help though i've never tried it myself.

I must admit, i can get pretty psychotic with PMS at times. It's very up and down with me, one month i can be fine, the next i can be really hard to handle... but Ray is pretty understanding and tends to keep out of my way when i'm in a bad mood.

Maybe a visit to her GP could help sort things out? You both have my sympathy, your partner because i know how horrible PMS can be and you because you obviously care so much.

I'm an absolute bitch when I have PMT. I know exactly the day it'll happen (2 days after I stop taking my pill) and goes on for the next 3 or 4 days. I try not to see my blokie at that time 'cos I'm so nasty. I cry, I shout, I get jealous when he even mentions a girls name, I want to fight him, I get road rage/shopping rage/pedestrian rage/waiting in the playground for the kids to come out of school rage, I want attention, I want to be left alone, I throw things, I really need to be locked up on my own for those few days.

He puts up with it and tends to ignore it (which winds me up no end) and then I have to apologise like crazy afterwards. I wish I could stop it but I can't, even 'tho I'm fully aware of what I'm doing

P.S. Just send Sange round to me next time, then we can co-ordinate our cycle and slap each other about

herbal tea.. camomile and primrose..

very relaxing stuff. might be hard to get though

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by Teresa

P.S. Just send Sange round to me next time, then we can co-ordinate our cycle and slap each other about

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See, I knew there was an answer out there!!

Ooooo thinking about it, I bet that would be a really scary place to be, two hormonal women at once!! I only just survived one, never mind two

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by TNT
Ooooo thinking about it, I bet that would be a really scary place to be, two hormonal women at once!! I only just survived one, never mind two

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Scariest thing is living in a house with a lot of women - like and all-women flat - because womens' cycles eventually synchronise. Then watch out...

i went on an injection for about 2 years that stopped it (im off it now) and it was heaven not having the pain or having to worry about it or attacking anyone else though i missed having the excuse to when i was in a foul mood

(edited because it read wrong i was on the depro thing cat mentions below but saying that when other girls heard i was going on it (hey girls talk) they all said be prepared for side effects such as weight gain and depression... i was already depressed but i didnt gain any weight so it just depends on the individual body, doctor will be able to give plenty of alternative to the coil to something they insert under the skin in the arm that does the same thing.)


(Edited by bipolar 15/01/2004 13:09)

I take something symilar to Bi.

It's called Depo Provera and it's a progesterone injection that stops periods for 12 weeks at a time.

I never suffered from PMT but the pain was a bitch! now, no pain.

I've been on it for years and love it.

Two drawbacks tho (other than the usual with hormones).

1) If you are trying to get pregnant, or want to try soon, this isnt for you because it can take 6 months or more to wear off.

2) it isnt a 100% fail proof contraceptive. (little odd considering the above but...) it's effective rate is about 94% compared to 98 for the pill or 99 for condoms.

It's obtainable from any Family Planning Clinic for free but you must go on time or they make you wait until your next period to start again.

It's even easier here, the vial and syringe are 1.25 euros and mummy (trained nurse) jabs me in the hip every 11 weeks

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by Cat
I take something symilar to Bi.

It's called Depo Provera and it's a progesterone injection that stops periods for 12 weeks at a time.

I never suffered from PMT but the pain was a bitch! now, no pain.

I've been on it for years and love it.

Two drawbacks tho (other than the usual with hormones).

1) If you are trying to get pregnant, or want to try soon, this isnt for you because it can take 6 months or more to wear off.

2) it isnt a 100% fail proof contraceptive. (little odd considering the above but...) it's effective rate is about 94% compared to 98 for the pill or 99 for condoms.

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Points one and two I take note of, but getting her pregnant is the last thing on my mind, 5 between us is most definitely enough!!!

What does worry me is taking something to suppress the natural bodily functions, I don't want a kill or cure scenario, I have had that already!!

It certainly sounds like something that needs looking into tho, just have to get her to make an appointment at the Doctors now, glad the PMT is passing or that could have proved to be the final nail in my coffin. Wonder if she'll have her smear test at the same time? O the joys of being a woman!

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by TNT
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What does worry me is taking something to suppress the natural bodily functions, I don't want a kill or cure scenario, I have had that already!!

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It's no worse for the body than the Pill, and in fact can be better than the pill because of the dangers of Oestrogen (DVT, cancer, migrane etc etc).

Getting rid of the period was secondary for me to getting rid of the pain. Now i'm without both though, i really dont want either again! And no one discusses wings with me any more, or strings.

I must confess though, I do still tell some hassly men it's my time of the month. the yuck factor assures i'm left alone after that

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by Cat

it's effective rate is about 94% compared to 98 for the pill or 99 for condoms.

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I remember reading somewhere that condoms were actually only about 70 - 80% safe, but that's probably taking into account all the drunken over-enthusiasm and peple not using them properly.

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by Lioness
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I remember reading somewhere that condoms were actually only about 70 - 80% safe, but that's probably taking into account all the drunken over-enthusiasm and peple not using them properly.

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not forgetting long nails

Its starting! It's happening to me! Someone save me (or poor Jazz who I fear I may kill if our paths cross over the next few days)

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by Teresa
Its starting! It's happening to me! Someone save me (or poor Jazz who I fear I may kill if our paths cross over the next few days)

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Forget Jazz! Someone save me, Manda, Stacey and Justin tonight!! *tremble*

EDIT - on second thoughts, leave Justin to his own devices... I even hope he annoys her so we get no more "rock your body" crap

(Edited by Yvonne 18/01/2004 08:36)

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by Yvonne
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Forget Jazz! Someone save me, Manda, Stacey and Justin tonight!! *tremble*

EDIT - on second thoughts, leave Justin to his own devices... I even hope he annoys her so we get no more "rock your body" crap

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I would never hurt JT

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by Teresa
I would never hurt JT

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Dammit!!

Well it was worth a try

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by Cat
It's called Depo Provera and it's a progesterone injection that stops periods for 12 weeks at a time.


Two drawbacks tho (other than the usual with hormones).

1) If you are trying to get pregnant, or want to try soon, this isnt for you because it can take 6 months or more to wear off.

2) it isnt a 100% fail proof contraceptive. (little odd considering the above but...) it's effective rate is about 94% compared to 98 for the pill or 99 for condoms.

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It's not only 94%. i'm on it too, and i distinctly remember being told it was more like 99% but i couldn't find my leaflet, but i found this: http://www.depo-provera.com/997_benefits.asp which says it's 99.7% effective which is better than the pill. all in all it's a miracle drug me loves it

Just say "No" to babies!!!!!

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by Cat
It's called Depo Provera and it's a progesterone injection that stops periods for 12 weeks at a time.

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I had Depo injections for about a year, but it screwed with my hormones so badly, it took another year for my period to come back. You wouldn't think you'd miss it, would you?