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, ...

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 ...

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) ...

PMS vs PMDD explained: learn the key differences in symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, including mental health impacts and ...

What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? Many women dread the mild-to-moderate physical and emotional symptoms that come before that time of the month. But those with premenstrual dysphoric ...

A Nigerian X user’s viral post sparks nationwide conversation as women share PMDD stories, symptoms, and fight menstrual stigma online. What was meant to be an honest conversation about periods became ...

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 ...

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, can cause extreme mood swings and debilitating symptoms before a menstrual period.