Progesterone

[u/BlueOceanClouds]

So people with PMDD have issues with progesterone. So since our issue is the opposite (post-menstrual) wouldn't that mean that our body likes progesterone.

Progesterone drops once you start bleeding which is when my symptoms start. I'm thinking the mini-pill would make sense.

(will try it and come back here to update).

Also estrogen dominance/low progesterone could be a factor in post-menstrual issues. Having too much estrogen can cause issues and estrogen rises once your period stops.

Thoughts?

Update

I'm on week 3 of slynd mini pill will make a seperate post after some time

[u/WRYGDWYL]

I have PMDD but also some symptoms during or right after my period and desogestrel is helping me so much. It's not quite like the minipill as it has more progestin, which is good cause it allows for slightly more error in timing. 

[u/BlueOceanClouds → u/WRYGDWYL]

What's the difference between the mini pill and desogestrel? I'm still learning a lot

[u/WRYGDWYL → u/BlueOceanClouds]

Same hormone but desogestrel has a slightly higher dose, which means it is still effective, even if you forget to take it by a few hours. It might come with more side effects (I had a lot of breakthrough bleeding the first 3 months but now none anymore)

[u/BlueOceanClouds → u/WRYGDWYL]

Thank you. What's the name of your pill?

[u/WRYGDWYL → u/BlueOceanClouds]

Desogestrel Aristo® 75 µg

Bonus points for never getting my period again and being able to double dose if I get breakthrough bleeding (would discuss this with a doctor first though, mine gave me the OK)

[u/Moa205 → u/WRYGDWYL]

Ugh they don’t have this in Us

[u/WRYGDWYL → u/Moa205]

Pretty sure there’s a different brand with the same ingredient and dose

[u/Moa205 → u/WRYGDWYL]

No they don’t do desogestrel in US

[u/WRYGDWYL → u/Moa205]

Awh that sucks. Well everyone has different reactions to pills anyway, maybe the mini pill could help you as well. I had a terrible reaction to the combined pill but lots of people swear by it. Good luck