This article was reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD. From bloating and breast tenderness to irritability and fatigue, it’s normal to feel crummy before your period starts. Researchers estimate that ...

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

Many people who menstruate experience classic PMS symptoms before their period begins: irritability, mood swings, food cravings, fatigue — the list goes on. These symptoms aren't exactly enjoyable, ...

Pregnancy symptoms can often resemble premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. For instance, both conditions can cause mood ...

1 in 3 women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) will attempt to take their own lives, and 72% experience suicidal ideation. Amanda L., 28, knows these statistics all too well. At 14, the ...

The burden of illness of the premenstrual disorders can be substantially reduced if clinicians take these symptoms seriously. Treating practitioners need to be aware that moderate-to-severe ...

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as ...

Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM: Welcome to the WebMD Health Discovered podcast. I'm Dr Neha Pathak, WebMD's Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine. While many of us have heard of or ...

After centuries of being overlooked, dismissed, or outright pathologized, women’s health is finally getting a little more of the attention it deserves. In recent years, conversations around ...

Expert Rev Pharmacoeconomics Outcomes Res. 2009;9(2):157-170. Symptoms emerge in second half of menstrual cycle and subside within 4 days after onset of menstruation Alternatively, symptoms must occur ...

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.