What can you do?
In case of a premenstrual syndrome despite regular use of the pill, the dosage may be responsible for the symptoms. Changing the preparation to a higher-dose pill can prevent premenstrual syndrome. Even a fundamental change in the preparation can help, as not all pills are composed in exactly the same way and even slight changes in dosage can provide relief.
Even taking the pill can prevent the cyclical complaints. Many women only take their pill for 21 days and then pause for 7 days. However, this is not necessary with most preparations, as it is an old dosage scheme that was taken for social reasons.
By eliminating the pause, the women concerned receive the same amount of hormones every day and are not subject to any cyclical changes which could be the cause of the complaints.A change from the mini-pill to a standard pill can also be the solution to premenstrual syndrome, as the effect is completely different. The mini-pill does not interfere with the actual cycle and therefore does not prevent premenstrual syndrome. In addition to the hormonal preparations, drugs can be taken directly to treat individual symptoms. Commercially available painkillers, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol, can be used to relieve pain, and a psychiatrist can prescribe mood-lifting drugs for depressive moods.
Prognosis
Most women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome have these symptoms for the entire period until menopause. However, if a sufficiently dosed pill is taken continuously, the symptoms can be completely suppressed. When the menopause begins, premenstrual syndrome also disappears and the women do not need any further treatment.
