WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2008: Re: PMDD: I think I have PMDD. How do I combat this other than with birth control?

Re: PMDD: I think I have PMDD. How do I combat this other than with birth control?

From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:37:47 -0500 (CDT)

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Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope Waltman, Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator

In all likelihood you have adenomyosis. An MRI of the pelvis should be done. If the adenomyosis is superficial the Hysteroscopic Endometrial resection may help. Otherwise you might try the Mirena IUD which may reduce your bleeding.

Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com

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At Wed, 11 Jun 2008, Vidalia wrote: >
>Hi,
>For years, I have had the worst menstrual cycles known to man! Extremely
>heavy bloodloss, to the point I have to change my tampon every 30
>minutes and I also have to wear a tampon and a pad. Also, the cramps
>are surreal and I usually have to take a 800mg Ibuprofen just to deal
>with the agonizing pain. It's hard to sleep through the night because
>of the blood loss and I can barely go to work on days when I have my
>period. But worst of all, I have killer PMS in the days leading up to
>it. Extreme bloating. Rage, to the point where I want to hurt someone
>or something and have to stop myself. Extreme moodiness and tears for
>no reason. Panic attacks for no reason. Insomnia. I'm always hungry.
>Extreme fatigue. Intense migraines. This is what I'm going through
>right now. Because the symptoms are so extreme, I used to think I was
>pregnant, but PMDD just makes more sense. How do I combat this? I tried
>birth control but even low-dose was too strong. And I bled a lot and I
>have moderate to severe anemia (more than likely due to heavy blood loss
>and not getting enough iron). I really need an alternative way of
>dealing with this. Please help!

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