What is PMDD?

We’ve all heard of PMS, or PMS for short, right? Well, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is a lot like that. The only real difference between PMDD and PMS is the fact that PMDD symptoms tend to be a bit more severe. This means that the symptoms of the condition have a great impact on a person’s everyday life.

Fortunately, PMDD is very rare. Only about 2% to 10% of women who are dealing with menstruation will have the symptoms. Symptoms will tend to occur about a week or two before a period. They will stop as soon as your period starts. What actually causes PMDD is unknown, but it is believed to be closely related to hormonal changes in the body. These changes are believed to lead to a low level of serotonin in the brain. This can cause all kinds of problems in the body.

As I mentioned at the beginning; The symptoms of PMDD tend to be very similar to the symptoms of PMS. The only real difference is that they are much more serious. While many women will experience one or two PMS symptoms each period, they are unlikely to notice them as much. Those who suffer from PMDD will find their PMDD symptoms to be severe. They are so severe that they can make it difficult to get up and live your life. Many people with PMDD will need to take time off from work regularly.

Symptoms of this condition include:

– Humor changes. This can include seemingly random spikes of irritability and causing the woman to burst into tears from time to time.

– depression

– General feeling of worthlessness.

– Go to

– Voltage

– Anxiety

– Decreased interest in everyday life. This is loosely related to the depression I mentioned earlier.

– With PMDD there may be changes in appetite. This can cause people to eat much less than normal. In other cases, they may end up eating a lot more. Think of it as similar to the cravings that pregnant women have from time to time.

– feeling overwhelmed

– Tired. Despite feeling “tired,” many women with PMDD may find it difficult to fall asleep at night.

– Tenderness or swelling of the breasts

– Headaches

– Back pain

– acne

– joint pain

– Muscle pain

– Swelling in the stomach area. This can cause pain or changes in the consistency of your stool.

If you think you have PMDD, or premenstrual syndrome, it is important to speak with your doctor. They will be able to give you a formal diagnosis and let you know that you do not have any other conditions. They will also be able to provide treatment options. It is worth noting that there is no single “miracle” treatment. What may work for one person may not necessarily work for another. Therefore, it is important that you take the time to find the right treatment to treat your symptoms.