The use of a PMS - pre-menstrual tension remedy, attenuates the symptoms and leaves the woman calmer and calmer, but for it to have the expected effect, it should be used as directed by the gynecologist. Good examples are contraceptive pills and natural tranquilizers such as Passiflora and passion fruit juice.
However, these medicines should not be used without the doctor's knowledge because they have side effects and contraindications that must be respected.
Some examples of PMS drugs are contraceptives and antidepressants, such as:
- Dieloft;
- Yaz;
- Gamaline V, from Herbarium;
- Phytotherapeutic: gamma linolenic acid;
- Manipulated: gamma-oleic, linoleic, oleic and other polyunsaturated oils and vitamin E;
- Pills for continuous use;
- Implant subcutaneous;
- Injection of progestogen;
- Progesterone IUD;
- Fluoxetine;
- Sertraline.
Because the symptoms of PMS - Premenstrual Tension can vary greatly from woman to woman, it is up to the doctor to decide which remedy is most appropriate for her patient, given the symptoms she presents.
Natural Remedies for PMS
A good natural remedy to combat PMS is primrose oil, also known as evening primrose oil, because it is rich in gamma linoleic acid, which acts on the female hormones leaving the woman calmer.
Primrose oil can be found in pharmacies and drugstores in the form of capsules and has no contraindications or adverse effects.
How to use: One capsule should be taken at lunch and another at dinner every day of the month for a better use of the therapeutic properties.
In addition to primrose oil, borage oil can also be used to relieve the symptoms of PMS. Learn more at: Borage oil in capsules.
