08 Nov Is your bad P.M.S. really P.M.D.D.?
Do you feel your premenstrual Week 4 is far worse than what your friends and sisters go through? For instance, while others get blue, do you get downright depressed? Instead of just feeling snappish, do you feel like your anger is uncontrollable? Do these symptoms impact your job, school or family life? If so, you could have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which is an extreme form of PMS and affects up to 8% of menstruating women. The good news is you don’t have to simply put up with it. Tell your doctor you think you might have PMDD and she’ll be able to offer you a variety of options to help ease your symptoms so you’ll be happier and calmer during every premenstrual week. To learn more about PMDD, visit MayoClinic.com.
I'm the women's health journalist who pioneered the cycle-syncing and hormone awareness movement in 2005 with my groundbreaking, award-winning book, 28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Moods, Health & Potential. I'm also the creator of the popular Hormone Horoscope Apps and Female Forecaster App. I founded Hormonology as a way to continue sharing hormone cycle education around the globe.
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