Healthy life style changes are encouraged—including regular exercise, yoga and meditation, a healthy/balanced diet, and vitamins/supplements. Some of the supplements and therapies I have found beneficial are:

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  • Vitamin B6

  • Vitamin E

  • Calcium

  • Magnesium

  • Tryptophan or 5-htp

  • Omega 3

  • Vitamin d3

  • Methylated Vitamin B complex

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  • Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

  • Ayurveda & Herbs

  • Medicinal Mushrooms

  • Women’s Support Groups & Counseling

  • Psychotherapy Treatment - EMDR

  • Family of Origins Work

  • Parts Work Therapy for Complex PTSD

  • Cranial Sacral Therpay (CST)

(Please do your research. Talk with your health care provider and come up with a safe and appropriate supplementing protocol that works for YOU. I am NOT a doctor.)

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On the medication front, women are often prescribed oral contraceptives, mood stabilizers, or anti-depressants (SSRI’s). Stress management and therapy are key to helping support and assist. Some of the SSRI’s that have been shown to be effective in the treatment of PMDD are:

  • Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)

  • Sertraline (Zoloft)

  • Paroxetine (Paxil)

  • Citalopram (Celexa)

(This is only to name a few examples that are commonly used for treatment of PMDD. Often Wellbutrin and SNRI’s are used. Again, always check with your health care provider before using any of these suggestions. I am NOT a Doctor.)

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*Often times women will also try Chemical Menopause (GnRH Agonists). This tends to be a later stage treatment when nothing else helps. These drugs suppress estrogen production by the ovaries by inhibiting the secretion of regulatory hormones from the pituitary gland. As a result, menstrual periods stop—thus, mimicking menopause. Nasal and injection forms of GnRH agonists are available. Examples of GnRH agonists include:

  • Leuprolide (Lupron)

  • Nafarelin (Synarel)

  • Goserelin (Zoladex)

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There are many treatments I did not mention on this list above. The list does goes on and on and when all of the available treatment options have failed to help and you are clear you have reached the end of your seeking and trials and tribulations and there has been no resolution, relief or solution it is then, as a last resort, that Surgical menopause is considered as an option for treatment. By removing the ovaries (or ovaries, tubes, and uterus), a women will no longer experience the monthly hormone fluctuations of her ovulation cycle that trigger PMDD’s crippling symptoms.

While Surgical menopause may relieve symptoms of PMDD, it is important to note that removal of ovaries should NOT be considered lightly. Surgical menopause has its own learning curve, and must be supported properly. After care and balance, good health and stability depends on the individual—how they handle surgery, their ability to tolerate, self-educate and balance Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) afterwards. It is a careful decision that must be made with clear discernment/consideration by you and your doctor.

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