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Reviewer: BD, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was diagnosed PMDD and after trying at least 10 different oral contraceptives, and the ring insert and going even more crazy, I finally gave up on any hope that I could have more than one good week a month. I have been taking Evening Primrose Oil once a day, with the exception of one month in the middle there, for about 6 months. I must say I have noticed dramatic results. And the one month th
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Reviewer: alley5, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I suffer from menopause. I use to wake up with night seats, extreme mood changes, hot then cold. Since I started using Evening Primrose Oil my symptoms began to subside gradually. It doesn't stop all syptoms but I rather take it than not. It has certainly made my life much happier!
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Reviewer: chica, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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A few months after getting a Mirena implant (IUD) I began to suffer from "permanent PMS": depression, irritability, cramps, bloating, acne, breast tenderness, irrigular cycles, fatigue, crying jags, sensitivies to light and sound and headaches. My doctor recommended trying Evening Primrose Oil for a month before deciding whether to have the IUD removed or not. I've been taking 500m
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Reviewer: kimradd, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I suffer from bipolar disorder and this medication has dramatically improved my hormonal balance. I recommend it to everyone!
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