Can taking progesterone pills on the 17th day of the menstrual cycle reduce PMDD symptoms?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have heavy menstrual cycles with a lot of physical and emotional pain before and after my period. I was diagnosed with PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder). On the 17th day of my cycle, I will start natural progesterone pills for ten days. How does it help the period? How long or how many periods will it take to work effectively? Does it change the period characteristics like the lightness of bleeding, number of days, and cycle length? I had taken birth control pills earlier, which made my symptoms worse. I had undergone tests, and my hormone levels were normal. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Pritam Mohapatra

Education:

Ayurveda E-Learning

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pritam Mohapatra is a Naturopathy Specialist who primarily focuses on Integrative Care of GI tract malignancies and other chronic GI ailments as an Adjunct to the mainstream conventional treatment and enhance the health-related quality of life of patients by improving symptom control, alleviating distress, and reducing suffering. He offers a Well-Researched, Holistic, and Integrative Naturopathic Advisory on personalized requirements. He has extensive years of experience.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

I suggest Evecare syrup (Ashoka, Dashamoola, and Lodhra) 0.35 ounce orally twice daily in the morning and at night after food for 60 days. Consult a specialist doctor, talk to them, and then take the medication. Simultaneously, keep your diet and lifestyle streamlined. Go for a relative Mediterranean diet and stay well hydrated. It is preferable to stay away from salty or savory foods, fizzy drinks, alcohol, tea, and other similar things. Exercise or de-stress regularly and sleep adequately. Deep breathing techniques, yoga, meditation, and other physical and mental relaxation can also be very beneficial.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 5, 2024
Reviewed At January 5, 2024

Education:

Ayurveda E-Learning

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pritam Mohapatra is a Naturopathy Specialist who primarily focuses on Integrative Care of GI tract malignancies and other chronic GI ailments as an Adjunct to the mainstream conventional treatment and enhance the health-related quality of life of patients by improving symptom control, alleviating distress, and reducing suffering. He offers a Well-Researched, Holistic, and Integrative Naturopathic Advisory on personalized requirements. He has extensive years of experience.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

Ayurveda E-Learning

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pritam Mohapatra is a Naturopathy Specialist who primarily focuses on Integrative Care of GI tract malignancies and other chronic GI ailments as an Adjunct to the mainstream conventional treatment and enhance the health-related quality of life of patients by improving symptom control, alleviating distress, and reducing suffering. He offers a Well-Researched, Holistic, and Integrative Naturopathic Advisory on personalized requirements. He has extensive years of experience.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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