Episode 18: Perimenopause and PMDD

December 17, 2024 00:24:39
Episode 18: Perimenopause and PMDD
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Episode 18: Perimenopause and PMDD

Dec 17 2024 | 00:24:39

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Show Notes

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a health problem similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but much more serious. It’s predominantly characterised by intense mood swings and other emotional and behavioural symptoms. Such as severe depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, tension, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and suicidal feelings. Symptoms start within the 2 weeks leading up coming on your period and usually go away as soon as the period arrives or within a few days of it starting. For some women with PMDD, it can get worse as they move into and through perimenopause. And for some women without PMDD, their PMS can start ... Read more

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