If your PMS feels like it controls your life, you might want to know more about PMDD.
It is a condition characterized by severe PMS symptoms.
Id turn into a werewolf woman the week before my period.
This went on for three-ish yearsuntil I eventually discovered I wasntexperiencing typical PMS symptoms.
This, however, is not everyones experience.
It often requires treatment to manage symptoms that can be debilitating and dangerous.
board-certified OB/GYN and chief medical officer at Seven Starling
What causes PMDD
Currently, there isnt one identifiable cause of PMDD.
Progesterone, a reproductive hormone,increases during the luteal phaseof the menstrual cycle.
She stresses that the defining difference is the chronic interruption of multiple areas of your life when you menstruate.
So ruling out or managing other mental health conditions can help you hone in on what is going on.
On the other hand, it is important not to be dismissed or misdiagnosed.
AsCPR reports,many people are misdiagnosed with bipolar because symptoms are cyclical and intense.
However, bipolar medication is not currently utilized in treating PMDD and could have adverse effects, theCPR articleadds.
If you have PMDD, youll likely need support and understanding from family and friends.
All in all, it can be tough to manage a condition with an unpredictable timeline and intense symptoms.
board-certified OB/GYN and chief medical officer at Seven Starling
That difficulty can intensify when a condition isnt broadly known or understood.
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