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[graculus]

Anyone got a suggestion for a good herbal or otherwise non-prescription supplement or something for PMS?

*looks hopefully in the direction of cedara*

Comments

[xochiquetzl]

Eating lots of tofu works for me. Tofu contains a lot of phytoestrogens, which is probably why it works.

I'm also on birth control pills for PMS, but have to be very careful about the formula. In particular, I can't tolerate triphasic formulas (with a progesterone spike at the end) at all.

[graculus.livejournal.com]

Is that tofu all the time or at particular times of the month? Because I like tofu, but I'm not sure I like it *that* much... ;)

*racks brain*

[winterhart]

I know there are some things...mostly calming stuff. Chamomille and the like.

[xochiquetzl]

That's tofu especially when I'm grumpy/whiny/bitchy/snivelly and I think it's hormonal. :)

[graculus.livejournal.com]

Okay, that sounds like a plan. :)

[cedara]

/me grins

Tofu is a good idea, and yes, it's the phytoestrogens in soya that do the trick. On permanent use, it's said to be anti-aging as well.

Anyway, for me, the classical fave chocolate works as PMS thing, on the onset of being post-pms, an essential oil with the botanical name of "salvia sclarea" is right for me. Otherwise, a bergamot/geranium mix might work too, since it's anti-depressive.

Of course, you could always try the classical St.John's Wort. :-)

[graculus.livejournal.com]

Thanks for those suggestions, I've just been eating tofu in the hope it'll help with the vile/snivelly mood I've been in for the majority of the past 2 days. *sigh*

[thepouncer.livejournal.com]

I saw you comment in Rivier's journal and came over to check out a fellow Stargate fan. But this plea called to me even though it's from a while ago.

I take evening primrose oil capsules (500 mg) to combat PMS. One a day every day, then four a day when I feel the PMS starting til the end of my period. I've had much lessened symptons since I started this a couple of years ago - less bloating, fewer mood swings, lighter cramps.

I hope it's better next month regardless.

[graculus.livejournal.com]

Well, on this occasion it was moodswings from hell, which I haven't had in a while, and nothing seemed to help. I have quite a stressful job so I don't need that on top of everything else (though I'm sure it didn't help that I was stressed as well...).

If this is going to be an ongoing problem I need to get on top of it, or else I'll be up on a high tower with a rifle at DragonCon. ;)

Thanks for your suggestion, I'll check it out!