PMDD and the big Pharmas, page 1

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PMDD or Premenstrual dysphoric disorder


A few years ago, I have noticed a birth control ad, the YAZ pill, claimed that it also treats PMDD. Scratching my head at this not so new medical term, even tho it was the first time I have heard of such a thing, the ad went on to describe what is PMDD.

From the YAZ website


PMDD symptoms can include

* Anger
* Irritability
* Markedly depressed moods
* Feeling anxious
* Bloating
* Change in appetite
* Headaches
* Muscle aches

This is when I seriously started to scratch the top of my head thinking, have they decided to rename PMS to PMDD and in effect, marketed a new disorder for everything that is listed in that ad is what used to be called good ole PMS, get out of my way, it is my time of the month and I just do not feel jolly at all ?!?

Now that was back in 2006 and I didn't much think of it much for I just thought that they have found a way to market a pill which included some "Midol" TM in it.

Midol for your time of the month is good for


the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods:

• cramps
• bloating
• water-weight gain
• breast tenderness
• headache
• backache
• muscle aches
• fatigue

So with all of the above mentioned symptoms, would you feel angry, irritable, depressed and anxious?

I do but I didn't know that what I was experiencing every month known as PMS had been renamed as PMDD. There are several instance where I have been referred when I had my occasional mood swing as "queen bitch" or "stay away from her, it is her time of the month" or "be careful, her aunt flo is visiting" but I have never been asked nor suggested to take an anti depressant for those monthly mood swings.

I ask to the women out there, would you consider taking anti depressants such as Prozac or Paxil for your monthly mood swings? I sure wouldn't but this is what PMDD relief is all about, anti depressants. I became aware of that sad fact when I saw a documentary of Free Speech TV, cannot recall the title of it but it had to do with the evil of Paxil, an anti depressant.

I was horrified to learn that PMDD medicines contained some form of anti depressants, what ever brand or name they give it, PMDD relief all contain either...

Google fficial&client=firefox-a" target="_blank" class="postlink">PMDD medication

The first hit I got Depression guide website

To treat the emotional symptoms of PMDD (e.g., depression, tearfulness, mood swings, anxiety, anger, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating), the majority of experts recommend antidepressant medications. Research shows that antidepressants help both the emotional symptoms of PMDD and often the physical symptoms as well. While there are many types of antidepressants available, for PMDD, the experts recommend antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which affect a brain chemical called serotonin.


Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressant drugs that can treat PMDD. SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), and citalopram (Celexa).

and if that was not enough

Anxiolytics (Antianxiety Drugs) Medication for PMDD

When anxiety symptoms are an outstanding feature of PMDD, antianxiety drugs are sometimes used. Some of the main antianxiety drugs are Alprazolam (Xanax and others), Clonazepam (Klonopin and others) and Lorazepam (Ativan and others). Alprazolam, a high-potency benzodiazepine with mood-enhancing and anxiolytic effects, has been shown to be somewhat effective in patients with PMS. Drugs of this type tend to work quickly and may be used either as needed or regularly. Dependence and tolerance are occasional problems with these drugs.

???

So now I have to get high because I have mood swings?

Would anyone willingly go on anti depressants because their time of the month is unpleasant?

I know of 2 pills so far that contains PMDD medicines, Yaz and Yasmine. If anyone is aware of more, please post them and expose this PMDD conspiracy!

reply to post by miss_silver

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My cure for menstuation problems was endometrial ablation. That is an invasive surgery that burns away the lining of the uterus, therefore no more "monthy visits from aunt flo".

I have three daughters, 2 have children and 1 just turned 14. My oldest daughters both had pre-cancerous cells removed from their respective cervix's. Daughter number two is no longer able to conceive. Daughter number one sustained extensive damage after her surgery requiring pain medication which she became dependant upon. Daughter number three so far so good. But she is now terrified about the gardisil shot which her pediatrician recommended she receive as soon as her periods began last year.

It seems that women bearing or able to bear children are not doing so well in the medical department.

Good for you to try to educate us.

reply to post by Tentickles

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never knew that, thanks for the info.

reply to post by Hazelnut

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Hazel, I am so sorry to hear this


My mother had to have an hysterectomy because of the continuous cyst she kept experiencing on her ovaries. What horrifies me in all this is the liberal use of anti depressants for something that have been with us, women, since the dawn of time!

And you have a point Hazel, woman who are able to bear or baring aren't doing fine at all in the medical department. Paxil is currently being sued for some serious birth defects so why include such an ingredient in medicines treating PMS/PMDD?

Just doesn't make any sense.

reply to post by Tentickles

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