Posted by Chloe on November 4, 2001, at 17:47:43
In reply to Surgery for PMDD?, posted by Chris A. on November 4, 2001, at 15:05:25
Chris,
I too have horrible PMS and a mood disorder. I was just tried on the first BC pill that I can tolerate. It's very new, and has a new form of progestin that has no androgenic effects. I am really liking it so far. I am actually feeling LESS anxious on this pill. And I plan to take it without breaks and only have periods a couple times a year. The hormonal withdrawal of the placebo week makes me very depressed and suicidal.So, when you go to the gyn, ask about YASMIN 28. I don't know what your age is. But I am 35, and my gyn thought it was fine for me to take on this continual basis. I do hope you don't have to resort to surgery. That seems very radical...Especially since there are so many ways to shut off the ovaries. The depo shot is also another option, that one gets every three months. It's a progestin shot, and can cause depression, but it's very effective in shutting down the system. I never had a period while on that.
So...There is so much to learn about before you consider surgery. Let us know what you decide to do.
Chloe
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