PMDD advice and resources

Medical treatments for PMS and PMDD

Medical treatments for PMS and PMDD

TL;DR PMS and PMDD are common conditions experienced by many females in the two weeks before their period, causing various physical and psychological symptoms. Over-the-counter medications such as NSAIDs (e.g.,...

Medical treatments for PMS and PMDD

TL;DR PMS and PMDD are common conditions experienced by many females in the two weeks before their period, causing various physical and psychological symptoms. Over-the-counter medications such as NSAIDs (e.g.,...

What causes PMS & PMDD?

What causes PMS & PMDD?

TL;DR There are many factors that contribute to PMS and PMDD experiences: Individual sensitivity: people with PMS/PMDD may have increased sensitivity to hormones and their metabolites.  PMS and PMDD may be...

What causes PMS & PMDD?

TL;DR There are many factors that contribute to PMS and PMDD experiences: Individual sensitivity: people with PMS/PMDD may have increased sensitivity to hormones and their metabolites.  PMS and PMDD may be...

How to track your menstrual cycle

How to track your menstrual cycle

TL;DR Tracking your menstrual cycle is key for understanding reproductive health In it's simplest form, note down the date, and how you feel that day. Note down the dates you...

How to track your menstrual cycle

TL;DR Tracking your menstrual cycle is key for understanding reproductive health In it's simplest form, note down the date, and how you feel that day. Note down the dates you...

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?

TL;DR Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mood-based disorder characterised by the presence of over 150 physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms that occur in the two weeks before our period....

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?

TL;DR Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mood-based disorder characterised by the presence of over 150 physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms that occur in the two weeks before our period....

What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)?

What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)?

TL;DR Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of over 150 physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms that occur in the two weeks before our period. Approximately 75% of females experience it,...

What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)?

TL;DR Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of over 150 physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms that occur in the two weeks before our period. Approximately 75% of females experience it,...