Starflower and pmt

[pmtmonster]

I have been having terrible pmt for the past few months. I didn't notice any difference after having DC1 but since having a thyroid op in the autumn I have turned into a feckin monster.

I am thinking of trying some natural remedy type thing to make life for DH and DC a bit less 'confrontational'.

Lots of people seem to swear by Starflower oil. What dose do I need to take and is it safe to take if I am trying to conceive?

Or does anyone have any better suggestions? Thanks.

It never worked for me, but fish oils do. You can get a combination of Starflower and Evening Primrose oil. I think Seven Seas do it. Holland And Barrett do a Womans Exclusive Formula, it works wonders for me, sometimes PMT is caused by a lack of minerals.

Ooh thanks for that. Do you know if the Women's Formula thing has a lot of iodine in it because I have to stear clear of excess iodine due to thyroid problems. Which is why I am wary about taking fish oils iyswim.

Sorry, went to work There's 75ug of iodine in it, 50% of t RDA so it's properly too much.

Starflower Oil is magic for me, definitely makes a HUGE difference. You could try the Starflower on its own first, and see how you get on, if you're worried about the iodine?

Boots do a good one, I can't remember the dosage but it's on the box.

Thank you WFHIT - I am definitely going to try the starflower.

Cocolepew thanks for the iodine info - as it happens I emailed Holland & Barrett cust services and they said they are discontinuing Women's Formula so you might like to stock up before it's gone.

Thanks for the heads up!

I'll try the starflower oil, myself to as I suffer from depression also I'm on my perimenopause, take them with magnesium and vitamin d, see if it works