PMS, PMDD and PCOS

melsreturn · 07-01-2008, 12:12 AM

Lots of words that start with P?!

I have a question regarding periods. Sometimes I have terrible depression, crying spells, loneliness where I don't want even my boyfriend near me, and I have felt "crazy" for lack of a better word. The PCP told me that I had PMDD several years back, and those symptoms needed Lexapro. I don't take it anymore, after having weight loss surgery and lost 135 lbs

But last month when I started my first period after having the Mirena IUD inserted, I had a bad round again. I guess it was just the hormone changes, but I kept feeling myself sinking into depression. I remained quiet and held on, hoping that it would go away. This happened almost 2 wks. Finally, a few days after starting my period, the depression went away and I was back to my normal. self.

Sometimes, I get extremely mean and agitated. My boyfriend asks me what's wrong and I can't tell him. It's hormones! Hormones, I tell you! lol But really its not a laughing matter. Can anyone else describe their experiences such as this? I know they are pcos related, but I guess I want to talk to others who have it too.

mamacat01 · 07-05-2008, 02:12 AM

I've been battling PMDD or something else for a while. My symptons start about 1 week before my period, however, I am aware of when I ovulate and get anxious then too.

I get very very depressed, mood swings, cry a lot, then I'm angry and feel aggression, things set me off easy, my kids I can't even be around, it's so hard. Then I get this OCD horome thing that make me have intrusive thoughts which makes me more suidical and hopeless. I get 2 weeks sanity. Some months are worse than others.

I was given YAZ last week, but I am terrifed to take it. I read some nasty reviews and I can not go into a mental ward over that I am I read a woman's story that sounded just like mine and she was there a for awhile all over YAZ.

melsreturn · 07-06-2008, 12:49 PM

Does your gyn know about PCOS issues? My PCP put me on Lexapro to take 10 days a month, right before my period when things started to feel a little "crazy". I hate to use the word "crazy" but that's how I felt during that time. Anyway, then my gyn put me on it every day of the month and that helped. I am not on it anymore, but you should ask your gyn or pcp about it. It helps with the depression.

And, I did not take Yaz. They had me on another type of birth control pill. I was on Chryselle for some time, then later I went on the Ortho Evra patch, now I have the Mirena IUD.

You need to share your concerns with your doctor. The way you are feeling is dangerous, and I completely understand. You may need to get on some type of anti depressant med for that time of month. Please be cautious, and let us know how you are doing.

wendy321 · 07-06-2008, 12:56 PM

I get a bit weepy just before a period. Like TV adverts or something stupid, I cry. Also I get agitated real easy. Usually I'm a calm, level headed girl, but just before a period I don't trust my instincts. Yep I blame it on my weird hormones.

erinid · 07-06-2008, 11:04 PM

Yaz has been my lifesaver. I am on Wellbuterin and Buspar but I was still certifiably INSANE the week before and week of my period. My poor husband- I was nuts half the month. Yaz made a difference like night and day. I am no longer nuts-- in fact I'm a little nervous to go OFF of it!!!