Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, can cause extreme mood swings and debilitating symptoms before a menstrual period. PMDD is far beyond the typical moodiness or discomfort many people ...

This article explores a recent study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, examining the effectiveness of open-label placebos (OLPs) in reducing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. The study ...

When PMS feels unbearable, it could be Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Learn the signs, causes, and treatments for this severe menstrual disorder. For most women, "that time of the month" comes with ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Around 31 million women across the world experience the hormone-related mood disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) ...

I would normally say that I am a happy person, but the year I was diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, nothing was normal. We weren’t just in a global pandemic. Both of my children were ...

For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time cellist, filling her free hours with inline skating and gardening and long talks with friends.

“You shouldn’t be here anymore.” I hear the voice loud and clear. The booming sounds of the music festival are no match for the blaring voice in my head. Just moments ago, I was dancing with my ...

“I feel everything everywhere all at once during that time [of my menstrual cycle],” Fiona tells Unbothered over Zoom, looking towards the sky. “The emotions are so big and so huge, and there are many ...