Period problems!!

[Spacebound]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone could suggest a supplement a could take. Every month before my period is due I start to feel really unwell, weak, tired, headaches, it feels like I have a virus!! I often struggle to even get out of bed sometimes! Some months I also suffer terrible mood swings, my poor husband bears the brunt!

I already take Evening Primrose Oil because a few years ago I was suffering from awful breast pain before I was due on. I find they do help the pain but can anyone suggest anything else?

Thanks!! X

[AlpacaLypse]

Have you run this past your GP OP?

[Spacebound]

No I havnt, I don't want to start taking medication. I was taking anti-depressants about 5 years ago and I don't want to go back on anything. I was hoping to try more of a supplement x

[juneau]

Some people find agnus castus helpful with pre-menstrual symptoms.

[venusinscorpio]

I'd suggest doing a bit of research first and ideally get your symptoms checked out by a doctor but Peruvian Maca root (used in Peru for thousands of years and last seen on the Apprentice superfoods episode) might help with your PMS and give you more energy. I think it can make some people's symptoms worse though and it can sometimes make you lay down more fat in certain places (it is thought to affect hormone regulation) so I advise caution. It's pretty easy to get hold of on Amazon etc.

[PollyPerky]

TBH Space if you are having bad PMS then you should see your GP and suggest they refer you to a gynae who has an interest in this condition.

There isn't really a single supplement that works, but there are a range of lifestyle measures such as reducing salt, taking exercise maybe increasing certain B vitamins (B6) and maybe even prescribed drugs including hormonal treatment.