Is the pill only option?

[Zara82]

Hello

I have an appointment with the dr with my daughter next week.

She's 13 (nearly 14)

And suffers terribly with PMT.

What are our options? A brief conversation with the nurse at the surgery she told me the Dr would suggest the pill. I'm not completely opposed to it but feel this should be the last step.

Has anyone got experience of this?

Over the counter Vitamin B6?

Sorry pressed post too soon. I'm not sure of any other prescription options except the pill.

My DD (13) was prescribed tranexamic acid which has helped her enormously. Her problem was largely heavy periods but she says it seems to have also helped ease other symptoms.

I took evening primrose oil/starflower oil capsules for my PMS (cramps and sore boobs) when I was a teen in the 80s. Not sure if it is still recommended, but it did make a huge difference for me. I can also remember if I stopped taking it the symptoms would quickly return.

Might be worth looking into/trying.

Drinking more water , taking iron /b12 if she is deficient sorts out minor PMT issues. B6 or magnesium for minor to moderate, and pill if the issues are to a point that it stops her doing her normal routine. If issues are pure emotional then ssri can help too but that's usually the last step.

Sorry what is ssri?

SSRIs are anti depressants.
My DD was put on the pill at 14 for very heavy prolonged periods. She runs 3 packs together without a break.
She's still on it. GP says she can stay on it as long as she likes, it won't affect anything down the road.
If it makes your DD life so much easier and won't affect her long term then why not give it a go. It could be life changing for her.