PMDD: Understanding the impact and finding relief
Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is sometimes dismissed as “just like PMS, only worse,” but it’s far more than that. While its effects on the body and mind can feel overwhelming, there are options for treatment and ways to help yourself feel better during your menstrual period.
In this video podcast, easy to listen to during a quick walk or during your 15-minute break, reproductive psychiatrist Neha Shroff Hudepohl, MD, spoke with us about PMDD, answering common questions and providing reassurance that the symptoms of PMDD don’t have to rule your life.
Questions answered by Dr. Hudepohl included:
- What is PMDD?
- How is PMDD different than PMS?
- What are the symptoms of PMDD?
- When are you most likely to experience symptoms of PMDD?
- What kind of impact can PMDD have on your life?
- How is PMDD diagnosed?
- Are there any risk factors that make someone more likely to have PMDD?
- What kind of treatments are available for PMDD?
- Are there lifestyle changes to alleviate PMDD?
- What causes PMDD?
- How can loved ones support someone with PMDD?
- And more
While PMDD can be debilitating, it is also treatable. If you struggle with extreme premenstrual symptoms that interfere with your ability to keep up with your everyday life, speak with a doctor about looking into PMDD and what options are available to help.
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