About PMDD

Does the Covid Vaccine have an impact on PMDD? Is there any research on this?

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Is PMDD hereditary? I am worried my child/children will suffer from PMDD too. Will my children get PMDD?

Keywords: Daughter. Child. Children. Pass on. Genes. Genetic.

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Can PMDD symptoms last longer than 2 weeks a month and get more severe over time? Can PMDD cause chronic anxiety and depression?

Keywords: Worsen. Worsening.

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How do I find out/know how many people have PMDD in my country?

Keywords: Prevalence

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Does an individual with PMDD or PME have a higher risk of experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, and/or psychosis?

Keywords: Postnatal. PND. Postpartum Depression

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Why do I feel suicidal in my PMDD phase?

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What percentage of the Queer community has PMDD?

Keywords: Trans. Nonbinary. Queer.

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Is there just one type of PMDD?

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Is there a relationship between adrenaline and PMDD?

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Are there different severities of PMDD? I have been reading a lot online and mine seems mild compared to other people.

Keywords: Spectrum. Severe. Mild. Moderate. Symptoms.

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If my symptoms last into my period does that mean it is still PMDD?

Keywords: Symptoms. PME.

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What can ‘trigger’ PMDD to start?

Keywords: Trigger. Cause.

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What is PMDD?

Keywords: Cause. Etiology. Hormone levels. Hormone sensitivity. Mood disorder. Luteal.

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Can teenagers have/develop PMDD?

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Is PMDD caused by a hormone imbalance?

Keywords: Hormones. Fluctuations. Imbalance.

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Is PMDD the same as luteal phase progesterone deficit?

Keywords: Progestins. Hormone imbalance

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What is the role of inflammation and PMDD?

Keywords: Research. Brain inflammation.

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Does PMDD cause heavy periods?

Keywords: Bleeding. Menstruation.

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Is PMDD the same as endometriosis? What is the difference?

Keywords: Endo. Pain. Cramps. Bleeding.

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What is the connection between GABA and PMDD?

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What is the difference between PMS and PMDD?

Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome.

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How long has PMDD existed?

Keywords: History of PMDD. DSM. ICD-11.

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Does PMDD cause heavy periods?

Keywords: Bleeding. Heavy. Thyroid. Adenomyosis

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Can you have PMDD as well as Bipolar Disorder?

Keywords: Comorbidities. Comorbid conditions. PME.

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How is PMDD different than bipolar disorder?

Keywords: Bipolar. Manic Depression. Hormone changes. Tracking. Mania. PME. Differential Diagnosis.

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What is happening with the hormonal levels in those with PMDD? Is it high cortisol, high estrogen, or high insulin levels? What lab work shows PMDD?

Keywords: Blood tests. Hormone tests. Hormone imbalance. Diagnosis. Oestrogen.

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What is the DSM-5 where I heard PMDD is listed?

Keywords: DSM-5, History of PMDD.

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Is there a connection between PMDD and MTHFR?

Keywords: Genes. Genetics.

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Where did the 30% suicide stat come from?

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How can I stay up-to-date with what is going on surrounding PMDD?

Keywords: News. Research. Advocacy.

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Does PMDD get worse after having children/pregnancies?

Keywords: Pregnant. Baby. Babies. Child. Children.

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Is PMDD pathologizing the “female experience?

Keywords: History of PMDD. Society.

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I have PMDD; how will I feel during the menopause transition (perimenopause)?

Keywords: Perimenopause. Menopausal.

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Is blood pressure impacted by PMDD?

Keywords: High blood pressure.

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Is there a relationship between PMDD and premenstrual migraines?

Keywords: Menstrual migraines. Catamenial migraines. Headache. Aura.

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What is an anovulatory cycle?

If you have have ‘one good month and one bad month’. This may be due to having an anovulatory cycle.

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What is the role of stress, PTSD, and/or trauma in PMDD?

Keywords: Stress. PTSD. Trauma. Research. Traumatic.

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I have PMDD - How will I respond to being pregnant or giving birth?

Keywords: Hormone sensitivity. TTC. Pregancy, First trimester. Second trimester. Third trimester. PPD. PND.

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Does PMDD qualify as an 'autoimmune disease'?

Key words: Coronavirus.Immune System. Health. Autoimmune.

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Is there a connection between Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and PMDD?

Keywords: MCAS. Mast Cell Activation Disorder. Immunology. Research.

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Are those with PMDD considered at higher risk of getting the coronavirus?

Keywords: Coronavirus. Immune. Infection. Virus. Corona. Covid-19. Covid19.

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Where did the “90% of those with PMDD are undiagnosed” stat come from?

Keywords: Diagnosis. Research. Awareness.

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Does PMDD go away at Menopause?

Keywords: Menopausal. Perimenopause. Oestrogen. HRT. Hormones.

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How long has the medical community recognized PMDD? How is it classified (mental illness, hormonal imbalance, genetic)?

Keywords: History of PMDD. DSM. ICD-11. Hormone imbalance. Hormone sensitivity. Gene expression. Psychiatry. Gynecology.

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Is there a scholarship for individuals with PMDD that want to pursue college/university?

Keywords: College. Education. Scholarship. Funding. NAMI.

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Where can I find a doctor to help treat PMDD?

Doctor. Treatment.

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What kind of Dr do I see to treat and/or diagnose PMDD?

Keywords: Doctor. Gynecologist. Endocrinologist. Psychiatrist.

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Is genetic testing available for PMDD?

Keywords: Genes. Research. Studies. Gene expression. Diagnosis, Tracking.

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When will a blood test be available to diagnose PMDD?

Keywords: Research. Biomarkers. Diagnosis.

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What is Derealization?

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What is Depersonalization?

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Does Vitamin D help with PMDD?

Keywords: Vitamins. Supplements. Nutrition. Diet

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Should PROVERA be prescribed for people with PMDD who have a late period?

Keywords: Provera Depo. Medroxyprogesterone acetate.

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Is Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) a recommended treatment option for PMDD? Is it evidence-based?

Keywords: RTT. Therapy.

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I read about a new potential treatment option for PMDD (Ulipristal acetate) - when will I be able to try it?

Keywords: Preatment. research. Esmya.

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Does the BC pill deplete you of necessary vitamins and, if so, what supplements should be taken?

Keywords: Vitamins. Supplements. The Pill. Birth Control.

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Does Vitamin D help with PMDD?

Keywords: Supplements. Vitamins

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What are the evidence-based treatment options for PMDD?

Keywords: Treatment guidelines. SSRIs. Oral Contraceptives. Hormone therapy. HRT. Surgery. Oophorectomy. Antidepressants. Hysterectomy.

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How Do I Know If I Am Progesterone Intolerant?

Keywords: Mirena. Jaydess. POP. Depo. Combined Pill. Progestins. Prometrium. Utrogestan. Progestogen.

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Do SSRIs work for PMDD?

Keywords: SSRI. Antidepressant. Antidepressants. Placebo. Continuous Dosing. Luteal Phase Dosing. Treatment options. Metabolism. Serotonin.

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What is the difference between all the SSRIs?

Keywords: Antidepressants. Sertraline. Prozac. Fluoxetine. Citalopram.

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Are SSRIs actually a ‘hormonal’ treatment?

Keywords: Serotonin. Antidepressants.

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My SSRI is helping, but not enough. What should I do?

Key words: Antidepressant. Antidepressants. Luteal Dosing. Prozac. Sertraline. Zoloft. Paroxetine.

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Was PMDD made up by “big pharma” to sell more Prozac?

Keywords: History of PMDD. Prozac. Fluoxetine. SSRI. SSRIs. Antidepressants. Treatment options.

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What is 5-HTP and is it a treatment for PMDD?

Supplement. Amino acid.

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When reading about different treatments for PMDD, I notice 'RCT’s' mentioned - what are they?

Keywords: Research. Clinical Trials. Treatment development. Placebo.

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Where can I learn more about surgery for PMDD?

Keywords: Hysterectomy. Oophorectomy. Ovary. Ovary removal. Treatment resistant.

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Is there a difference between ‘Yaz’ and ‘Yazmin’ birth control pills?

Keywords: The Pill. Contraceptive pill. drospirenone. ethinyl estradiol

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Can you take SSRIs while pregnant or trying to conceive?

Keywords: Pregnancy. Antidepressants. Serotonin. TTC. Pregnant.

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For surgery for PMDD do both ovaries need to be removed or can they just take one? Does having just one ovary mean that I will have half the hormone levels?

Keywords: Hysterectomy. Surgery. Ovary. Total hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy.

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Are there any lifestyle choices people can make which will help them maintain a good relationship between hormones and mental health?

Keywords: Nutrition. Supplements. Herbs. SSRIs. PMS. PMDD. Holistic. Lifestyle changes. Health. CBT. Mindfulness.

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Is the new nasal spray, Esketamine (Spravato), approved for treating suicidal individuals helpful for those affected by PMDD?

Keywords: Ketamine. FDA.

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Can I skip the sugar pills of my birth control pills to treat my PMDD? Should I take my pill continuously or take the break to have a bleed every month?

Keywords: Oral contraceptives. The pill. Yaz. Progesterone. Progestins. Continuous dosing. Fluctuations. SSRIs. Serotonin.

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Have you heard whether the hormonal IUD (“Mirena”) helps with PMDD? My doctor thinks it might help because it gets rid of your period.

Keywords: Cycle suppression. Jaydess. Coil. Progestins. Progesterone intolerance.

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What happened to the PMDD-specific treatment (Sepranalone) that was being developed?

Keywords: Asarina Pharma. Research. Clinical trials. Allopregnanolone. GABA. GABA-A.

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What is the impact of hormonal IUDs (specifically Mirena/levonorgestrel IUD) on PMDD symptoms?

Keywords: Mirena. IUD. Yaz.

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Are mood stabilizers effective in treating PMDD?

Keywords: Antidopaminergic medications. Mood lability. Agitation Irritability. Treatment options.

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Can progesterone cream help PMDD?

Keywords: Progestins.

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Is finasteride an effective treatment for PMDD?

Keywords: Dutasteride. Hormone Therapy.

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Can estrogen treatment (pill, gel, patch, implant, etc.) help relieve PMDD symptoms?

Keywords: Hormone therapy. Oestrogen. HRT. Implants.

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Medical cannabis is now legal in many places! Is there any evidence it helps PMDD?

Keywords: Cannabis. Research.

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I’ve heard about the Chilean doctor, Jorge Lolas, who claims he has cured people of PMDD. Is there any scientific basis to support Dr. Lolas’ treatment approach?

Keywords: Dr Lola. Inflammation. Cervix.

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Is there any "compassionate grounds," such as people suffering from PMDD, which leads to early release of medications going through the clinical trial process?

Keywords: Clinical Trials. Research.

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Can a transgender woman have PMDD?

Keywords: Trans. Transgender. Hormone Therapy. Transitioning.

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Can transgender men have PMDD?

Keywords: Transgender. Trans. Nonbinary

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Are LGBTQIA+ people with PMDD at a higher risk for suicide?

Keywords: Suicide prevention. Queer. Non-binary. Trans.

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Can cis-men have PMDD?

Keywords: Transgender

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