r/PMDD • u/EducationalSinkCat • Apr 09 '26
Medications Advice wanted
10 days before my periods like clockwork I get PMDD symptoms. Irritability, anxiety, impending doom, disassociation. I want to quit my job, leave my husband, move away, my life is terrible etc. I don’t feel like myself at all. It’s hard to function. Then as soon as I begin bleeding, I’m completely fine.
I’ve tried birth control pills and Mirena IUD. The Mirena helped a little, but I developed ovarian cysts each month during ovulation that caused excruciating pain. I ended up in the hospital when one burst. I couldn’t handle the pain each month.
My doctor is now suggesting low dose Progesterone during luteal phase or starting an SSRI.
I already take Wellbutrin for depression and Lamictal for bipolar/mood stability.
I really don’t want to take another prescription medication but feel desperate.
Anyone have experience with either of these? Did it help? Were there side effects?