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What's the Deal With: Yaz Birth Control

DearSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:11:48 -0700

I'm sure you all can relate to the annoying and uncomfortable symptoms of PMS - it's just part of being a woman. For most women, PMS is manageable, but if you're having symptoms that are so severe that they affect your daily activities, your work, or your relationships, then your PMS may actually be PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).

Symptoms of PMDD include sadness and crying, feeling nervous or anxious, strong cravings for certain foods, breast tenderness, headaches, joint or muscle pain, bloating, and trouble sleeping. That's where YAZ comes in. It's the only birth control proven to treat these emotional and physical premenstrual symptoms.

Although this video is a bit cheesy, here's what Yaz is all about. Want to hear more? Then read more

Like all birth control pills, Yaz is also 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and it can give you shorter, lighter periods. It can also help keep your skin clear - 9 out of 10 women who took Yaz saw improvement in their moderate acne.

If you have unbearable symptoms about a week or two before your period, you very well might be suffering from PMDD so if you are into taking hormonal birth control pills, Yaz could be the answer.

Dear's Advice: Remember that birth control pills don't protect against STIs, so if you are on the pill, make sure you and your partner get tested before you get it on.

PMS - Why Do My Boobs Hurt?

DearSugar — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0700

PMS is a party and a half, isn't it ladies? We break out, have crazy mood swings, crave sweet and salty treats, become exhausted, get major menstrual cramps, have headaches and backaches, and one of my personal favorites - get bloated.

Some women experience sore breasts too, but why is that?

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A week or so before you get your period, your body begins producing lots of estrogen and progesterone. Those hormones are what cause all these fun symptoms. During this time, your body retains water which is what causes you to become bloated. Rings, shoes, or pants may feel tight because your body swells with this extra water, which also makes your breasts swell. All that fluid forces your breast tissue to expand which stretches the nerves and causes that painful and achy feeling.

Soon after you get your period, the soreness should disappear but in the mean time, take an over-the-counter pain reliever or wear a more supportive bra so you're tucked in nice and tight.

Dear's Advice: If you suffer from bloating right before your period, cut down on salty foods - it's hard to do, especially with PMS, but well worth it in the long run.

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The How-To Lounge: Combating a Case of the Uglies

DearSugar — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:00:00 -0700

All women get PMS, but it affects every woman differently. If you suffer from cramps or headaches, luckily for you there is a plethora of over the counter medication at your fingertips to cure those symptoms, but what if you suffer from the worst PMS symptom out there -- the uglies? Well, here are some tips to help combat feeling just icky right before, or during your period.

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If you have a case of the uglies, keep it in perspective -- you're probably the only one that sees how you feel
It's important for every woman to have a "feel good outfit" -- something they know they look good in, regardless of how they feel on the inside
We all have suffered from bad hair days, so master what to do with your locks on one of those off days. Some women simply slick it back in a low ponytail, some wear a headband, others tie it in a loose bun, whatever suits your fancy
Eat something refreshing. When you feel bloated and just all around gross, eating healthy foods is bound to make you feel better about yourself
Walk with your head held high. Feeling crummy on the inside shouldn't bring down your entire day so treat yourself well. Buy yourself a little pick me up, bring home flowers, make plans with friends, get a drink with a co-worker, or opt for a long soak in the tub after work and cuddle up with a good book

When you're in the thick of feeling less than your usual perky self, try to remember that these symptoms will subside. The tips above tend to help me out, but ladies, if you have any other that help for you, please share them in the comments below. I know I sure would appreciate all the pointers I can get!!

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Is he the one?

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:29:44 -0800

I have been with my boyfriend for the past 2 years. I love him very much. However, our relationship is not "perfect". He is very emotional and when I am emotional(PMS), we fight a lot. He treats me really good in person, most of our fights are over the phone. He is my first boyfriend and I don't know what a "good relationship" should be like. I mean, is it normal to fight? to cry? I plan to marry him (currently I am 18, he is 21). But I have no idea how to know if "he is the one", since I have no past relationship to compare it to. Any advice?

Thank you!