Many women experience mood changes and other symptoms that coincide with their monthly periods, a phenomenon known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). However, up to 10 percent of menstruating women develop severe depression, irritability, and other serious side effects each month. This syndrome, known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), is a chronic condition that can be […]
PMS and PMDD: Real Conditions That Require Real Treatment
Not long ago, PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, was treated as a joke, minimizing the significant effect it had on the lives and health of millions of women. However, research indicated that the hormonal changes women experience throughout their menstrual cycles had real effects, and PMS was a treatable condition. A more severe form of the […]