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Does anyone have methods to relieve PMS? I do

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Velvetee | 11:32 Tue 20th May 2008 | Body & Soul
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I suffer from terrible PMS and always have very sore breasts for 2 weeks leading up to my period, but the main problem is the mood swings and the morose feelings, as well as a bit of aggression.

I've now found an unusual way of relieving these symptoms and it's by having an orgasm. I would assume the release of seratonins help to balance out hormone levels.

Does anyone know exactly why this would help? So now if I get a bit moody and morose, my partner helps out and we've made it part of regular PMS therapy.
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I was going to advise taking Agnus Castus, but I think I prefer your method!!

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I've tried Agnus Castus, but my method does really work. I feel so much better, but still have sore breasts.
Evening Primrose Oil is supposed to help, Velvetee. It has varied results, though.

Holland & Barrett have it (1000mg) in their 75% off sale at the moment.
Does EPO help with that? Wow I never knew that. I thought it was good for skin only. Love learning something new.
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Unfortunately it did nothing for me. My GP gave me the highest strength Evening Primrose, did nothing but choke me as they were huge.
I'm trying them out, stonemonkey. It's that or get done for murder. Worth a try, eh? :)

When I was on the pill, I didn't get any PMS symptoms, Velvetee. :(
I've been on every anti-depressant known to man for PMS mood swings and have also tried EPO - neither of which helped.

But I totally agree with the orgasm bit! Gets the seratonin going better than Prozac! Since being in a more long-term relationship my PMS has reduced drastically, which I don't think is totally down to my state of mind and being happy! It certainly feels more physical.

I've never found anything to help with the sore breasts bit, I'm afraid - I just wear a slightly more padded and substantial bra in the run up to my period to cushion them a bit and stop any bouncing (which hurts like hell!)

One thing I have found to help with the mood swings though is having a carb-based food every couple of hours - just an oatcake or rice cake or something equally low-calorie. It really seems to even my blood sugar levels and stop me turning into a mad mood-swinging monster.

Hope this helps - I totally sympathise (and keep up those orgasms!)
ironing and washing up work wonders.
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Glad SRH doesn't think I'm a mad cow like Raggy Roman appears to.

Over the years I tried everything, but having an orgasm does honestly make all the difference. I wish there was some relief for the sore breasts though.

I know exactly how you feel SRH. Mine are at their worse, first thing in the morning and they go up at least half a cup size. Wonder why that happens?
Ha ha Velvetee - know what you mean - if only they could keep that extra 'volume' throughout the month! Probably due to water retention. As I said, a comfy, slightly padded all over bra, really does make things a bit easier - especially if you bump yourself by accident with your arm etc (God that hurts!). And, no, you're not a mad cow! You know the old story - why does it take 10 women with PMS to change a lightbulb? BECAUSE IT DOES! OKAY! ;) At the end of the day, you're not alone!
'' Does anyone know exactly why this would help? ''

Who cares if it works!

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