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Suggest Treatment For Mood Swings Caused By PMS
Question: I get Pmt every month to the day what can l take to stop my mood swings at this time?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
There are two modes of treatment for PMT.
First, antidepressants are the most effective treatment. Weight gain in large-scale clinical trials shows average weight gain of 5 pounds or less with continuous treatment. Another method is to take antidepressants only on the week prior to menstruation, which cuts down on the risk of weight gain considerably. I'd suggest this latter method for you. You will need to get a prescription from your local doctor for the same.
Second, hormonal treatment including birth control is very effective, but not ideal if you want to conceive (though you are up in years to be thinking about conception, it is possible, so I mention it).
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
There are two modes of treatment for PMT.
First, antidepressants are the most effective treatment. Weight gain in large-scale clinical trials shows average weight gain of 5 pounds or less with continuous treatment. Another method is to take antidepressants only on the week prior to menstruation, which cuts down on the risk of weight gain considerably. I'd suggest this latter method for you. You will need to get a prescription from your local doctor for the same.
Second, hormonal treatment including birth control is very effective, but not ideal if you want to conceive (though you are up in years to be thinking about conception, it is possible, so I mention it).
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
I read a merina can be effective is this true my pms is really bad it's ruining my relationship?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, the Mirena device is very effective for PMT/PMS!
Dr. Sheppe
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, the Mirena device is very effective for PMT/PMS!
Dr. Sheppe
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Dr. Sonia Raina
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