What can be done for the moodiness of PMS?

Question

I'm 40, have had a partial hysterectomy (not that that makes any difference) but as I age I notice the mood swings are getting worse at that time of the month.

Answer 1

It's likely that you have PMDD.  If you decide not to take birth control (Yaz or Yasmin), you could try anti-depressants.

over the course of a year, during most menstrual cycles, five or more of the following symptoms must be present:

depressed mood

anger or irritability

difficulty in concentrating

lack of interest in activities once enjoyed

moodiness

increased appetite

insomnia or hypersomnia

feeling overwhelmed or out of control

other physical symptoms

symptoms that disturb social, occupational, or physical functioning

symptoms that are not related to, or exaggerated by, another medical condition

Answer 2

is it possible to go on the birth control pill? since i started using lo estrin my moods have been much more stable.

Answer 3

You should start using "the pill"

Answer 4

ask dr about birth control. the hormones can help you with the mood swings.