Hers: Defining Mental Health Series; PMS & PMDD
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Caption: For some, mood swings are more than just “that time of the month.” Scroll through to learn more about PMS and PMDD.
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PMS
/ˌpiː.emˈes/
Noun
Short for premenstrual syndrome, PMS is defined as the presence of physical and behavioral symptoms before the start of the menstrual cycle.
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Common mental symptoms:
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Depressed mood
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Common physical symptoms
- Bloating
- Fatigue
- Breast pain
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PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is more severe than PMS, with debilitating symptoms each month.
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If you find yourself feeling depressed, anxious, and/or irritable every month before your period, you may have PMS.
If you find yourself unable to function because of these symptoms, you might have PMDD.
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Treatment:
PMS
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Vitamins and herbs
PMDD
- Birth control
- SSRIs
- Psychotherapy
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If you think you have PMDD, talk to your healthcare provider to discuss options for treatment.
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