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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder — IAPMD overview
PMDD beyond 'bad PMS': what it is, how it is diagnosed, and what treatments work.
International Association for Premenstrual Disorders8 min read
IAPMD's overview is the most accessible plain-language explainer for PMDD — a cyclical mood disorder triggered by normal hormonal shifts that affects roughly one in twenty people who menstruate.
It covers the symptom-tracking diagnostic process, the SSRI-first treatment ladder, and the emerging role of hormonal and surgical options for severe cases.
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