PMDD Treatment Strategies: a comprehensive natural medicine approach that you MUST hear!
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PMDD Treatment Strategies: a comprehensive natural medicine approach.
I had a few viewers reach out to me, and ask whether I could create a video on how to treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and PMS (premenstrual syndrome). These are conditions that are related to a women's menstrual cycle, and often have anxiety or depression associated with them.
I will discuss PMS and PMDD symptoms briefly in this video. The topic of this video is to discuss what causes PMDD and pmdd natural treatment. There are 4 different inter-related causes of PMDD that are discussed in the scientific literature. After discussing these I go on to provide a functional and natural medicine treatment approach for these underlying imbalances (pmdd cure, pmdd diet, pmdd supplements, natural remedies for pmdd, pms remedies and how to balance hormones naturally). PMS symptoms and symptoms of pmdd can be debilitating. I hope that you will find some pms natural therapies that will give you relief for your severe PMS.
Dr Janelle Sinclair is a biochemist (PhD) and natural medicine practitioner specialising in mental health. Her RUclips channel discusses natural remedies for depression and anxiety.
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*Dr Janelle Sinclair received her PhD in biochemistry from the University of Basel, Switzerland in 2003. Her use of "doctor" or "Dr." in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr Janelle is a licensed natural health practitioner in New Zealand. The content contained in this video is strictly the opinion of Dr Janelle Sinclair, and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr Sinclair and you. Dr Janelle nor Conscious Health Ltd are not liable or responsible for any possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content should seek advice from a physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or interactions of supplements with medications. This description may contain affiliate links.
Have you ever tried a natural approach for PMDD? What has worked for you? Let me know you have any specific questions or topics you'd like me to cover in future videos.
Hi Dr. Sinclair
Are these supplements safe to use while breastfeeding, and are they to be used every day the entire month or can they just be used during specific stages of the menstrual cycle?
Thank you so much for creating these videos and talking about this.
@@Seida11 unfortunately there's no data on the safety of most of these supplements with breastfeeding. Some people choose to take them so that they don't have to take antidepressants. It's often down to balancing risk versus benefit. Progesterone cream is often taken breastfeeding although there's no studies on it. During pregnancy progesterone levels are very high, so babies are exposed to it during pregnancy. Doses in the cream are much lower. Supplements are usually taken for short periods of time during the month when they are required. For some people that is 1 week for others that is 3 weeks. Question for you. Did you feel great during pregnancy? Was your mood stable?
@@DrJanelleSinclair for the estrogen cream do we have to get it from the doctor or can we order it online and if so what do you recommend
@@sandyship8610 it's Progesterone cream not estrogen cream. It's very important you know the difference. Estrogen cream would usually make anyone with PMDD feel even worse. The answer is it depends where you live in the world. In some countries like new Zealand and Australia it's only available through prescription. In other countries it's available online, but because it's not available here online I don't have any brand recommendations I'm afraid.
@@DrJanelleSinclair Thank you so much for your very thoughtful response. I was miserable during pregnancy. My mood was constantly changing. If I were to start with these supplements, should I request for any tests to be done beforehand?
1. Balance progesterone and estrogen.
2. Increase serotonin.
3. Support adrenal function.
4. Improve GABA in the brain.
It's related to inflammation. My wife has suffered with pmdd for 14 years and I tirelessly researched everything. I started thinking about going the holistic route and was referred to Dr Achina Stein. She has a video called "what if it's not depression" on RUclips and after I watched it, everything started to make sense. The majority of autoimmune and depression issues are related to our gut health, trauma and serious illness. My wife has returned to her self for the last 2 months after being bedridden for the previous 9 months, and I am so thankful I found this information.
The NUMBER 1 thing that has worked for me was organic sea kelp capsules. They contain high amounts of iodine which our bodies lack. There is a direct correlation of iodine relieving PMDD, breast tenderness, mood swings, and period pain. In about a month and a half my period were completely painless and I had no depression or anxiety leading up to it all. Unfortunately I stoped taking it after 5 months and it still worked but now I am feeling my symptoms coming back. I know now that 100% sea kelp is the answer to my problems. I just had to share. The brand I used was Dr. Bergs Organic Sea Kelp capsules but I’m sure you can find other brands with the same iodine content. Thanks ladies!
Wonen need to get their hormones tested right before their period. Find a NaPro doctor. I had very very low levels of progesterone. Using bio identical al progesterone saved me. Compounding pharmacies can also help
I'm glad this has helped you. In America an iodine deficiency probably isn't very common since we consume so much milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs and iodized salt, unless a person is lactose intolerant, probably have too much iodine and need to cut back to have more balance. Just wanted to share that in case a person who has a high iodine food intake but unaware of other foods with it and end up feeling like garbage by then including a supplement and having way more than they knew.
@Vanessa David How do you take the iodine ? Thanks !
@@cami5054 Sea moss has iodine too
Thanks for sharing! ♡
I have really bad pmdd it feels relieving to know there's other women out there going through the same thing. Great advice this is a wonderful video thank you!
THANK YOU! I'm so grateful that there is someone who is validating the dibilitating effect that pmdd is having on women. I literally feel like I'm losing my mind and that I'm not going to make it through it, but then have to go through it the next month. It's absolutely horrible. I just cannot live like this anymore.
Keep looking for answers. Firstly trial natural progesterone cream if you haven't already. It is not the same an artificial synthetic progestogens
@@DrJanelleSinclair thank you so much for your guidance, I'm so grateful. This gives me hope. ❣️✝️
@@kimberlycouture2373 I've just released an online course about resolving depression and anxiety naturally. It's not focused in on PMDD but the content would be helpful. The information in there as well as progesterone cream would be very helpful. I also do a regular question and answer session as part of the course, so you'd be able to ask me questions in there too. Click this link to find out more: www.drjanellesinclair.com/ecourse
@@DrJanelleSinclair I have recently done research on natural progesterone cream and I have read that it has some very bad side effects and that it can absorb in to your tissues and take months to finally release from your system. This really concerns me. I don't want to take anything that could be potentially toxic to my body or cause unpleasant side effects. I'm at a loss with what to do.
@@kimberlycouture2373 I would question the sources of information for that to be honest. Progesterone cream is very safe and has few side effects. Re it building up your tissues; you need to apply the cream to only non hairy NON FATTY parts of the body and change the place you apply it every day. Don't apply it to the same place. Hope this helps
200mg once a day of 5htp has changed my life! It brought me out of post partum depression and continues to help to this day.
What is http?
Just added it and noticed a difference. I did already take the iodine it helped for physical symptoms.
It’s not regulated and is fairly new, so not been tested like other drugs.
Thank you for this comment. I was struggling worse than normal and went and bought some 5htp (and a multivitamin -suggested by another comment on here) immediately after reading this - felt better within an hour. I am amazed.
I had PMDD my entire adult life, and have been trying to find solutions. And now I’m having perimenopause 😭 which is like having PMDD 24/7. THE MISERY NEVER ENDS!
Have a look at Anthony Williams. Very helpful information. Take what resonates with you.
Same boat, but mainly Week 3 for me. Have you tried the chaste Berry? I use Vitex and it's very helpful. Also L-tryptophan (seratonin precursor).
Please take calcium magnesium vitamin B6 and vitamin e everyday and if you want add chasteberry supplements you will feel so much better and even saffron tea 2 cups a day. You will be so happy I'm so glad I found these out You are not alone❤❤❤❤
I’ve always had extreme PMS but this past year it’s lasting much longer and more severe. I get bad mood swings, anxiety, depression, and even paranoia. Where before I never used to get paranoid. It feels like I’m losing my mind but I know it’s related to my hormones. Just don’t feel like myself for most of the month. Never heard of PMDD before which just shows how little society is aware of it.
I suggest you research bioidentical progesterone cream. I'm also available for consultations if that's the type of help you are after. www.drjanellesinclair.com/consulting
@@DrJanelleSinclairHi. I have low iron and ferritin , it got little better but it’s on the border line low . Iron 52 and ferretin is 34 . Is it normal to feel the PMDD after my periods . I feel so much worst after my cycle ends . Like 4-6 days after my period I feel like I am going crazy loosing my mind . Extreme head pressure , eyes pressure , feeling of loosing control and the feeling of insanity. It’s scary. Was wondering can this also happen after periods . Please share . Checking my estrogen and progesterone to see how they are . Thank you
@@loveandpeace2772 You are not alone. I feel similar during my period not after. Any tips which have worked for you?
@@zz-ic6vy unfortunately still trying to figure out what is wrong with me 🥺 it’s been so bad 🥺
@@loveandpeace2772 Maybe you should see a psychatrist.
WOuld love those videos! Thankyou for this one! Helps so much
Just listened to this again. So helpful!!!
Found exactly what I was looking for! Thank you
I am thrilled att having found your channel!
Hi Janelle. I have been hoping to try a natural approach to treat my PMDD and am starting to look at available options. I'm glad I came upon your video. It has definitely given me some ideas of what to try. I think it would be great to see more videos outlining other natural options for PMDD. I have subscribed to your channel and I look forward to seeing more of your videos!! Maree.
I have PMDD and i just subscribed❤️
Would love those extra videos!!
Would love to see a PMDD alternative treatment options video
Yes!!! I like your ideas for new videos 👍👍
thank you for this video!! i struggle with PMDD but did not want to get back on hormonal birth control or any pharmaceuticals!!
Yes please more pmdd videos
The vitex was really helping me but only the one with alcohol in it. I think you should do that video focused on PMDD and diet for sure!
I literally just found this video I haven't watched it all just the beginning and let me tell you I suffer from pmdd all through my thirties I'm 45 years old right now and in 2020 October ish I found a formula that was saved my life from the horrible pmdd which consisted of crying anger insomnia with anger feelings of analyzing myself severe depression irritability so much more cramps heavy bleeding just the worst. And let me tell you this really helped my mood. Vitamin B6 vitamin e calcium and magnesium it doesn't matter the type I just bought what I found on Amazon and started taking them every day and oh my goodness it helped I cried tears of joy because it helped and when I forgot a month the pmdd came back like a monster I also bought chastberry supplements but I really didn't need them now that I'm going to perimenopause I do take them and I take saffron because it acts like an antidepressant without the side effects there has been case studies I would take ashwagandha however I have hashimoto's disease and it's autoimmune disease. But if you could take it definitely take it it's amazing. I also drink decaffeinated green tea hot chamomile tea can I make my saffron in the form of tea. I don't add milk or sugar but of course you guys can. I also have these super greens powder that I got on Amazon I used to get the chocolate kind but I got the unflavored and it tastes like matcha so I put that in with my green tea a scoop of it and also has collagen and it's the super Greens Plus collagen. But for the pmdd vitamin B6 vitamin e calcium and magnesium and if you need the chastberry you can add it and the saffron. I will check with the pharmacy or your doctor. And if you're going into perimenopause I take black cohosh for hot flashes I wish I could take ashwagandha but I can't but I do recommend it also I recommend saffron for people that are PMSing or perimenopause. I've also been looking up Gabba I don't know about the side effects and interactions with medication so be very careful but the vitamins work for me with pmdd I hope this helps and I hope you tell every woman are young ladies that you know suffers from PMS or pmdd it is very severe and it's not talked about enough things got so dark for me I was scared and I felt like a crazy person. Sending big hugs and lots of love❤❤❤❤ You are NOT alone!!!!!!!!
These videos are so helpful! Thank you!!
My absolute pleasure
Yes we would love the other videos you suggested ås well 😊
Thanks for the feedback. I will do some more videos in future. Lots of my videos will be relevant to PMDD anyway. I'll be doing some videos on genetics and mental health over the next month, that you may want to look out for
Im not sure if you've created videos on diet and pmdd yet, but I think it's a great idea :)
Great video, thank you for talking about pmdd and adrenal insufficiency, I was thinking there had to be a correlation from my adrenal fatigue symptoms and my hormones going crazy. Thankful again!
Did you see this video? ruclips.net/video/GmF1Vqa2h14/видео.html
Awesome ideas!! Please do both videos, especially the natural supplements, would be very interested!! Thank you this video, extremely helpful!!
Thanks for the feedback! Glad it was helpful. Did you see this week's video on low progesterone symptoms? Also next week's video on stress and progesterone may be of interest.
I found when I exercised to the point of sweating and out of breath for an hour three times a week plus Vit D, broccoli capsules and sea kelp def helped me. Still get anxiety and feel anger towards rude people but it helps.
Try calcium vitamin A vitamin B6 and magnesium everyday and a chestberry supplement you might not even need it but it does help also saffron tea two cups a day it's like a natural antidepressant they've done case studies you can also cook with it You are not alone sending you hugs and love
Thank you so much for this video, it helped so much! I take a lot of these supplements already but was unsure on the dosage for PMDD. I'd love more videos on this for natural supplements etc and on diet.
I'm so pleased about that Coffee. There was only so much that I could fit into one video, so I'll definitely consider creating more.
Yes I think it would be a great idea!.. so glad I found your channel and this video Thank you
Yes please make a diet video. Also my husband told me to try taking multivitamins because I was talking about suicide a lot. And it was like turning on a light in a dark room.
That is exactly how I felt suicidal like a crazy person I would scream at people I would have insomnia with all this anger
I suffered all through my 30s and in 2020 I found a video with a doctor he had a whiteboard and it was a 45-minute video but basically I started taking vitamin B6 calcium vitamin e and magnesium it doesn't matter any kind it changed my life I literally cried tears of joy and when I missed a month of taking them I noticed it came back so heavy and awful. And some people even add chasteberry I didn't need to but now that I'm perimenopause I do take them I also take black cohosh for hot flashes and I started taking saffron it's like an antidepressant but none of the side effects there's been tons of case studies turn back that up I usually put it in my tea. I highly recommend ashwagandha if you can take it I unfortunately cannot because I have hashimoto's with which is an autoimmune disease so I can't take that I hope this helps You are not alone sending big hugs
i've been doing a lot of "youtube research" this week after being told I need to start an SSRI for PMDD (which has gone undiagnosed for maybe over 15 yrs?). I was given a progesterone cream at around age 35 when i was RAGING like a lunatic, which helped a lot. But life happened and I'm not sure why I stopped. Now instead, I have the black cloud syndrome that makes me the other side-weepy and wanting to not live. Your videos have been such a God-send - the best I've found yet for real answers. I have taken copious notes and will be starting everything you're recommending. I hope to have a great update in a few weeks.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Have you seen my free webinar on PMDD? www.drjanellesinclair.com/PMDD. Also my free ecourse on depression and anxiety would help you too. www.drjanellesinclair.com/ecourse
@@DrJanelleSinclairthe free webinar page on PMDD says “page not found.”
Thank you so much for you video(s) - I had a naturopath suggest I might have MTHFR a few years ago but the test was out of my price range & the vitamins didn't help much & now I believe that was b/c I was severely malnourished & had other issues.
In my mid 20's I found out I have
HLA-B27 positivity with scoliosis in multiple parts of back, partial neck fusion & DJD (I saw a rheumatologist who denied me any testing into ankylosis despite symptoms but did say I had fibromyalgia)
Severe & multiple food allergies (one of my BIGGEST struggles)
Severely low iron & vit D levels
Lifelong issues of
horrible menstrual cycle (honestly gave up tracking it because it would literally change from the beggining of the month to the middle then end & back again - I would always wonder why I felt so horrible then BAM period)
severe migraines (one lasted a week then morphed into a low grade one for another 3 weeks!)
joint paid
Heart arrythmia/palpations
impulsivity/imbalanced mood
severe dark purple circles under eyes since childhood (school officials would actually send me to the counselors office over this!) I have been told this could be allergy related however I am starting to think it is kidney
Unbearable fatigue coupled with mania (this one makes me laugh actually :) )
What I find interesting is my hormones & thyroid were always testing "normal", even my iron! It took a woman ND to tell me my iron was way low after years of MDs saying it was fine.
For some time I switched to a very high fruit almost raw vegan diet with many lentils & beans with some vitamin B, D & Iron (vitanica brand) supplementation - I ended up pregnant (I didn't think this was possible before) & was able to have my daughter naturally with a midwife. I lost a lot of blood & had severely low milk production even with supplements & seeing a lactation consultant. We ended up having to use formula. My diet is ok now but now as great as it was. After three years postpartum I don't think I have bounced back/fully recovered & feel like what I realize is now PMDD becoming worse with the severe ups & downs each month. Menstrual cycle is also way heavier than before my daughter even after 3 years!
If you do have a chance to read this (or anyone else for that matter) Have you seen any correlation/connection to hla-b27 related issues & MTHFR? Or anything is relation to heart arrythmias (cayenne pepper water & magnesium/trace minerals have been helping some)?
Thank you again & I am now a new subscriber
God bless,
Lia
Have you tried vitamin B6 calcium vitamin e and magnesium that literally changed my life I took it everyday and when a month I didn't take it everyday oh my gosh the pmdd reared its ugly head. Some people like to add chasteberry perimenopause I also suggest saffron tea two cups a day when you start ovulating till when you're bleeding and then one cup cup a day and literally acts like an antidepressant you can also put it in food. It's amazing was no side effects. I would also recommend ashwagandha unfortunately I had to stop taking it because I have autoimmune disease so be careful with that one you might want to talk to your doctor or a pharmacist You are not alone sending you love and hugs
great video btw. video on natural supplements for PMDD
and on diet would be amazing, the main reasons I subscribed
Calcium magnesium vitamin B6 and vitamin e those things will help your pmdd and if you need a little extra you can take chastberry supplements.
@@ginacheselka6086 thanks. what’s the best way or supplement to get vitamin e ?
Thanks for the info Dr Sinclair!
Do you need to stop progesterone creams or vitex in order for you body to go into period mode? Doesn’t your pituitary gland need to see a drop in progesterone in order to initiate menstruation or will the dropping estrogen alone be enough to signal this?
Yes videos about diet
Thanks for your feedback Tiffany. I've been thinking about doing something more on PMDD soon.
Can you use tumeric instead of 5htp? Does five HTP act on the GABA receptors I recently was abruptly stopped on a benzodiazepine and I have protracted withdrawals from the benzodiazepine and I have been told not to use supplements to act on the GABA receptors
Please make a diet for pmdd
Mother Nature's always knows best use food as medicine. My late elderly Mum had it and I have had it. My PMDD slowly reduced after my children. Thankfully Chastberry is good for Pre-Menopause too also. Try homemade Smoothies and Mediterranean foods have helped me. Codliver Oil in Orange juice. Healthy Fibre intake is good also, having a massage, Oily fish such as mackerel, tuna, salmon and other. Green leavy foods, exercise have all reduced my PMDD. There's quite alot you can do
Hi! What about the interactions with these and nuvaring? I'm currently on my off week from nuvaring and have had a major plummet in mood. It also seems like being on nuvaring actually helped with what I suspect has been PMDD. A few days ago, I took my ring out for my off week and have been noticing a major downturn in my mood ever since. I didnt even consider my mentality was being affected by taking my ring out. Im super depressed, no motivation, no appetite, anxiety, crying, overthinking little things that I just cant seem to let go, etc. I am miserable. I'm actually considering putting the ring back in just to see if I feel better. I read that people who are sensitive to fluctuations in hormones may experience this when they take the ring out for off week because it is a sudden drop in hormones. Would supplementing with any of these during my off week or leading up to my off week be an option? 🤦♀️ I was considering any of these: St. John's Wort, Chasteberry, 5-HTP, B6 & Magnesium, Calcium. I am aware of the interactions with St. Johns Wort and BC.
Hi Janelle, is it ok to take 5htp with Angus Angus castus? Thankyou
Thanks Dr Janelle for this information but is it safe to take those supplements without testing the levels of GABA or the other hormones first? second question that, I already suffer from depression and anxiety and I take Cymbalta " Duloxetine" 60 mg/day for a year now so why I am not getting better with PMDD and do I still need to take those supplements?
BTW I am a Biochemistry graduate and will start my MSc degree soon :D
Dr. Janelle, I hope you see this comment and respond, I just discovered your videos. I have been experiencing many of the symptoms of anxiety, racing thoughts, irritability ever since giving birth. So I am ordering the vitamins you are recommending. My question is, can all these supplements be taken together or what is the best recommendation? Thank you so much for your information and helping us women get through this! ❤
Please make those videos.
Question for you Dr Janelle. Can you combine all these treatments at once or is that too many supplements / too hard on the liver? For example, should I take Vitex + progesterone cream + DIM + CDG + 5HTP + GABA... PLUS I am wanting to start HydroxoB12 + Folinic Acid + PS100 + others (B6 + Iron + Zinc + Magnesium +Vitamin C) for methylation purposes based on your slow COMT / MTHF videos.
Hi I have heavy bleed constantly is there any supplement I can take as I’m really upsetting. I have no abnormal hormone levels and it just like the cycle just starts again
Vitex caused me to have irregular periods whereas before they were very regular. Although it did help with symptoms of PMDD....
Vitex made me quite sick (just generally unwell, fatigue etc) but I know it works for others
Try calcium magnesium vitamin e and vitamin B6 you will be so happy I promise you and I started drinking saffron tea two cups a day it's like a natural antidepressant there's been many case studies you can cook with it etc You are not alone sending love and hugs
make the video about sam-e and st.jonhn's wort we would be grateful
I've got SAMe on my list, so will do that over the next couple of months. Will put St John's wort on the list too. Thanks for the feedback
Is it safe to take chaste berry while you have the mirena IUD?
Do you recommend taking the DIM and calcium supplement only on the days/week leading up to your period or daily?
Should we be doing all strategies or one at a time?
unfortunately no natural remedies worked for me, so i am on the pill which is a life saver. No migraine, no bloating, no irritating, no depression, no period. I am a fitness instructor who lives a healthy lifestyle. I hate being on medication, but the pill really changed everything for the better. For 5 years i have been trying natural solution.. nothing helped, and i was desperate for help..
What’s the name of the pill you’re on?
Is 5-HTP safe to take while nursing?
A lot of women are having success with using Annas Wild Yam cream, can you do a video on that please?
Wow that’s so interesting about the adrenals.
I’m going to try the things you have suggested. I just wanted to check if it’s ok to mix supplements. I currently take saffron for adhd and was wondering if taking other supplements at the same time will be harmful for my body, specifically the liver and kidneys.
Most supplements are fine together.
Did you do the other videos you asked about please do them please because I cannot do a hysterectomy or get rid of my ovaries I am trying to do this naturally but I am stuck in a hard place right now because my body is acting very oddly due to medication protracted withdraws of benzodiazepines that were prescribed for 12 years abruptly ceased
Any brand recommendations for 5 htp? Yes! do more vids on pmdd!
Bella Rose there are product recommendations in the description section of this video. Hope it helps. If you're looking for a comprehensive approach to resolving depression or anxiety check out my free webclass. www.drjanellesinclair.com/webclass
I used to like Doctor's Best, but now there is an even fast precursor to seratonin called L-tryptophan! Apparently it first came out a few decades ago and was found to be super helpful for mood support... Big Pharma wanted in and created a synthetic which harmed ppl so the FDA banned it all. It's now available again.
You should try magnesium vitamin e vitamin B6 and calcium every single day and if you need more help that really helped me chasteberry capsules can I just discovered saffron tea 2 cups a day it's like a natural antidepressant there's been case studies. You are not alone sending love and hugs
Dear Dr. Sinclair, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart to your highly informative video. I was watching your video bed-ridden plagued with fatigue. Somehow I pushed myself up to buy 5-HTP and DIM from Popeye's Supplements --- I kid you not, I am transformed within a day. Have a fabulous day xxx
I'm so happy to hear that Dina. ❤️
I take agnus castus
after extensive research and being diagnosed with having bipolar ive always had issues with hormones but never been diagnosed, i only have psychosis and get admitted to hospital when im on my menstrals and now i just recently found out theres something called menstral psychosis! it totally makes sense. so i had a blood test today to see whats going on with my hormones, this condition has ruined my life...
How are you now?
i have Premenstrual Exacerbation (PE). I am debilitated until menstruation and then i become dangerous. i am literally a ruined person. wanted hysterectomy but too high risk for stroke if i needed hormone replacement.
So do we take these supplements for the rest of our lives? Daily? Partial part of the month?
I was recommended Celexa for symptoms.
So was I I take calcium vitamin e vitamin B6 and magnesium it changed my life no more pmdd unless I forget to take those also chest Berry you can add. I just found a saffron tea it literally acts like an antidepressant take two cups a day and you can even cook with it etc and it doesn't have the nasty side effects like antidepressants. I would take ashwagandha but I have an autoimmune disease put that works too but even just the vitamins that's what I did and it changed my life
Is it more recent that PMDD is believed to be an abnormal reaction of the brain to the normal fluctuations of hormones?
My tools to help are good diet, light exercise (walking), and ginger tea during luteal phase
Is this medication good bijuva
Would you recommend taking pregnalone to help with PMDD symptoms?
I'd usually start with trying natural progesterone cream but pregnenolone would most likely be helpful too
Hi can you recommend where to buy the cream please? Would you use all of these supplements together? Thank you
Yes good question ... I would appreciate answer too 🙏🏻💕
I purchased off of iherb, she links that website for the http supplements 😊
Will these supplements affect the effectiveness of the pill? I take the pill, but I still experience intense depression the week before my bleed.. I’ve been on the pill for 10 years, so technically I shouldn’t be having a “normal” cycle right, because I shouldn’t ovulate
This is great info, however a little overwhelming. Where would you suggest one start? (Like what are the most effective supplements, which would someone with PMDD start with?) thanks 😍
Start with something to improve progesterone levels (chasteberry or progesterone cream). Then GABA or 5htp for anxiety.
Dr Janelle Sinclair can I také 5htp if I’m on SSRI?
@@terezieh9576 no
@@terezieh9576 hi there, I'm on antidepressants and I take Kava which affects GABA. SSRIs don't affect GABA so there should be no issues taking them both.
@@terezieh9576 no, you shouldn’t take HTP when on SSRI’s, because of risk for Serotonin Syndrome.
Pmdd in my case is caused by progesterone intolerance. Could you do a video on hormone intolerances?
Can I double check something with you? When you say you are progesterone intolerant, do you mean you don't tolerate the synthetic progestins (what's found in the pill or hrt) or natural bioidentical progesterone (has the same structure as what's found in the body)?
Dr Janelle Sinclair I react very badly to progestins synthetically like in the pill but I have pmdd. what could help me because I’m not sure progesterone cream would be suitable.
@@Maya-rs1zr I feel like this is also what happens with me too!
Yes please make a video about natural supplements. There is so much out there, where do I need to start?
I'd personally start with the ones mentioned in the video. Progesterone cream, 5htp, gaba and adrenal support.
@@DrJanelleSinclair Thanks!
So should we try one of those suggestions? Or multiple at a time? For example should I try to increase progesterone AND lower estrogen , or pick just one of those routes?
You can use many of the suggestions together. 👍
Do you take all these supplements together or according to what you think you have and may benefit from?
I'd start with either progesterone or vitex. Then if you need extra support I'd put the others in. I'm adding the finishing touches to a Live webinar course that discusses a step by step natural approach to depression and anxiety. It would be very applicable to PMDD. Register here if you're interested. www.drjanellesinclair.com/ecourse. I'll be releasing it soon
What about St. John's wort as alternative to SSRI?
This may sound silly but if you drink 2 cups of tea of saffron tea a day it acts like a natural antidepressant also for pmdd I started taking vitamin B6 vitamin e magnesium and calcium in my life changed You are not alone sending you love and hugs
Thank you Dr. for sharing all this wonderful information. I just ordered 75mg of a natural progesterone cream before seeing this video. I suffer from severe PMDD and also recently had a miscarriage. I plan to use the cream 2 weeks before my period. Is 75mg too high of a dose? Also can the cream and Vitex supplement be used together or should it just be 1 or the other? I sincerely thank you for sharing this info. I don’t wish this suffering on anyone.
Hi Mandie. We don't usually use progesterone and vitex at the same time. 75mg of progesterone cream daily is quite high, but because it's a cream you can just put on as much as you like, i.e. manage the dosage. I'm assuming its75mg per gram. A standard dose would be 0.25-0.5grams once or twice daily. The 2 weeks before your period is ideal. Did you see I just released a new video on PMDD?
Thank you Dr. Janelle! I have been watching a lot of your videos and truly appreciate the wonderful information you share with us. Many thanks!!!
Did you try the cream? Any relief?
Hello, i have pmdd, tried intermitent depression meds and could not handle the weight gain, nor did it work. If i try the natrual supplements u suggest in the video, can I take all 3 together? The only other meds i take is allergy pill, probiotoc and multivitamin.
to me it's the same. Cannot deal at all with the side effects of the antidepressant my doctor just perscribed me - I hope the tips of this doctor will help me, I will do some research on "Agnus Castus" - wishing you all the best - this PMDD thing is so mean
I guess fluoxetine does not cause weight again it actually suppresses appetite
After coffee enema, I get so relaxed it feels my brain is switched off, and I get anxious and think something is wrong. Very unpleasant.
This cant be normal? :-/
What are your thoughts on Ashwaganda?
As mentioned supporting the adrenal glands and stress levels are important. If you watch the adrenal fatigue supplement video you'll see that I recommend adaptogenic herbs. Ashwagandha is a great adaptogenic herbs 👍
I did try progesterone cream and felt great but I feel like it made my period come early. It came 10 day early only a few days after I started using it. Do you know why? Thank you these video are great.
Talk to a doctor
Can I take both gaba and 5htp at the same time?
I want to know too
Did you try them
Make video on niacin, vit b3
Thanks Kaustav. Niacin is definitely an interesting topic. Thanks for the feedback, I'll put it on the list.
I also experience the symptoms of low progesterone. Can I use the natural progesterone cream or Bioidentical progesterone cream.
Can Magnesium Glycinate and b6 be taken daily as well?
Yes
Thank you for the quick response 😊
I'm about to get on a flight across the country later and I've been miserably depressed since yesterday.
I still have a dozen things to do and I'm feeling so depressed and anxious that I'm hardly able to move. Is there anything I can do in the next couple hours?
Sorry to hear that Nella. Sorry I didn't see your message earlier. Hope the flight went ok.
Se qves tarde ,pero por si a alguien le sirve , clonazepam te rescata en ,,30 minutos
Have you seen association with Endometriosis and Mast Cell? My 16 yr is vegan gluten free and went through every doctor, genetic and natural analysis- she now is on Prozac and IUD - histamine balance and has an IUD and has had one huge cyst removed and now has another needing removal. WHAT DO I DO? I had stage 4 endometriosis and same issues- sadly no advancement. She has stretch marks and larger thighs small waist. We have tried all- not one natural or medical doctor has been able to help- I am desperate
Check out my video on MTHR genetic weaknesses. Methylation imbalances (caused by poor genetics) can impact histamine levels and hormones. Otherwise I'd say think about gut health. Also look into natural progesterone.
I wish I could just stay in a retreat for a week every month. Away from everyone and just have someone take care of me
Can you take these together? I refuse to take antidepressants so I am more open to a more natural approach.
Yes. I'd normally start with one or two and then add more slowly. If you would like a comprehensive approach to resolving depression and anxiety naturally check out my online course. I've had quite a number of women with PMDD go through it and it has definitely helped improve their mood. www.drjanellesinclair.com/ecourse
I have 0 progesterone I take vitex..
I get chronic fatigue for a week.
I am all over the shop and as for the mood swings, I could cause some major damage and it is no one else's fault. They used an iud and I just bled and was in pain for a couple of years. I went to our outpatients and they were could not even remove it.
So in shock horror I pulled it myself. This condition is ruining my life and how I function and don't know what else to do
Have you tried natural bioidentical progesterone (not synthetic progestins)? I suggest that you look for a functional medicine practitioner who specialises in hormones.
@@DrJanelleSinclair yeah I seen a gyno and they suggested to get a marina to stop all the symptoms😕😕
Following Autoimmune Paleo Diet (check Sarah Balentyne) helped a number of women beat this horrible disease. White rice, red meat, cucumber lettuce and drinking water. When stable they starting reintroducing other vegetables and fruits in order to see what causes their reactions. There are also women who cured themselves with carnivore diet. That diet is highly restrictive. I wouldn't restrict myself that much, only if that was the only solution to the problem. Red meat seems to be the link between those two diets.
My problem is that I get migraines and mood swings what can I take
You can take vitamin B6 vitamin e calcium and magnesium every single day also two cups of saffron tea each day it's like a natural antidepressant You are not alone I struggled all through my thirties until I found a video that told me all of this things and if you want you can add chasteberry but I did not even have to I do now because I'm going through perimenopause and I take black cohosh for hot flashes
There is a centre only for women.. in melbourne they charge not bulk bill..they help people Pcos. Pmdd
Thanks for sharing Figen
I know this is an old comment would you happen to know the name of the clinic in Melb. I'm getting flogged by PMDD
Vitex seems to make me more depressed. Is there a reason for that?
Possibly because you have low estrogen???
Would that show on blood work? I just had blood work that included hormones and they were all normal.
@@hislivelystone blood hormone results are so broad and it depends if you took the bloods around 1 week before your period or not. Have a look and see if they are closer to the bottom of the reference range
i wander is PMDD caused depression eliminated during the diagnosis of non PMDD caused depression upon a doctor visit? I can see how PMDD may be easily confused with 'actual depression' . could you please shine some light on that?
Hi Samie. I think PMDD could easily be confused with standard depression. It really depends on a person's self awareness and tracking their moods, and also a doctor's questioning. The standard depression questionnaires only ask about a person's mood for the past 2 weeks. So if a woman with PMDD goes to her doctor just before her period is due, and had depression since ovulation, then she could be diagnosed with standard depression.
Thank you @@DrJanelleSinclair it's very interesting. I can imagine how many women have been misdiagnosed through this means and leaving them assuming an identity and label that comes with it and given prescription medications they shouldn't have been taking in the first place. I hope the standard depression questionnaires/ procedure is revised to consider this
Is there a way to meet with you? Zoom ? I’m in the US
Yes Dr Janelle is available for consultations. Please visit our website to find more at www.drjanellesinclair.com/consulting feel free to email us through our website if you have any specific questions. ☺️
I have horrific PMDD and have my entire life am nearly 50 now i have tried everything both anti depressants and natural supplements has made little to no difference. My PMDD lasts 18 days a month like clockwork. I have had a hysterectomy no uterus so no progesterone. I am on HRT surtraline amatriptaline low dose of diaz waiting for ovaries to come out
please try some fasting!
@@healthyone100 can you tell me how long to fast to help PMDD?
I have such severe pmdd that I have horrible panic attacks and horrible thoughts. My panic attacks would only hit right before and right after my cycle. And then I'd get irritability anger sadness after my cycle. Some times I get food cravings and sadness before my cycle.
Just started prozac but im having more panic attacks then I did before starting it. Im just at my wit end with everything. I wish I felt normal already 😭😭
I know it’s 2 years later, but I hope you do better now. Also have pmdd and it really is hard 😓
How are you?
I was just diagnosed with this. Does anyone else have hallucinations while going through their period??
Not so much hallucinations for me, but I get extremely paranoid. Like I don’t sleep because tonight is the night some crazy person is going to break in and kill us.
@@missellen779 I understand that exact feeling! Usually when I have a hard time sleeping its because I know im gonna start my period or have a bunch of paranoia. Thank you for responding
For me it's intrusive thoughts and feeling out of control and very sad.
Did you ladies find anything that worked for you?
Do women with pmdd have trouble getting pregnant?
In my family not. All woman have it and we get pregnant by looking at us 🤣🤣🤣
Research pcos
I tend to experience really bad palpitations with PMDD and I've never heard anyone talk about it!! Am I alone?
No your not, I also have bad palpitations but did not know why. Thanks for sharing, glad I’m not alone.
No not at all!
Ok I tried for one month and nothing changed, my pmdd symptoms didn’t get better, may be I should go up on tyrosine dosage, I took only 500 mg and didn’t see any effect. Also I did take 5 htp 100 mg Please help me.. I been so miserable with my pmdd
Hi Bella. Dr Janelle is available for consultations and she has an online course that may interest you www.drjanellesinclair.com
Dr Janelle said that those doses are likely too low.
@@DrJanelleSinclair how would I know the right dosage?
@@lannabellamyweightlossjour7384 Di have a video on taking 5htp with l-tyrosine. You can find dosage recommendations from that
@@DrJanelleSinclair please lead me to this
Just a fair warning to any other women with PMDD who are interested in trying serotonin supplements or prozac for PMDD: If you have bipolar 1 or undiagnosed bipolar, the serotonin supplements/meds can cause you to become manic and extremely irritable. Speaking as a woman with PMDD and Bipolar 1, it is extremely hard to manage and I must warn you about these risks..
Hmm I wonder if that’s what I experienced years ago…
@@user-pz4jk9tb7d it’s noteworthy for sure
Pmdd is a lonely hell on earth.