Since there doesn't seem to be a specific one. And it could also go under menopause as PMDD seems to go supercharged at that point.
Just thought I'd start this as some recent posts seemed to suggest it was a little known condition other than by those who suffer from it. But there are many who suffer from it.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a health problem that is similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but is more serious. PMDD causes severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the week or two before your period starts. Symptoms usually go away two to three days after your period starts.
Symptoms of PMDD
Feelings of sadness or despair or even thoughts of suicide
Feelings of tension or anxiety
Panic attacks, mood swings, or frequent crying
Lasting irritability or anger that affects other people
Lack of interest in daily activities and relationships
Trouble thinking or focusing
Tiredness or low-energy
Food cravings or binge eating
Trouble sleeping
Feeling out of control
Physical symptoms, such as bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, and joint or muscle pain.
These symptoms occur during the week or two before menstruation and go away within a few days after bleeding begins. A diagnosis of PMDD requires the presence of at least five of these symptoms.
It affects an estimated 1 in 20 women of reproductive age and last year was recognised by the World Health Organization.
The exact causes are still not fully understood but some possible factors are:
Being very sensitive to changes in hormone levels. Recent research suggests that PMDD is associated with increased sensitivity to the normal hormonal changes that occur during your monthly menstrual cycle.
Genetics. Some research suggests that this increased sensitivity to changes in hormone levels may be caused by genetic variations.
Some other research has shown that in some cases PMDD may be linked to stressful and traumatic past events (such as emotional or physical abuse), but there's no evidence to explain how or why.
For further info:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-53559904
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/about-pmdd/
iapmd.org/about-pmdd
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PMDD support thread - (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder)
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Wishingforanotherlife · 17/08/2020 14:32
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