2023-06-15 14:27:13
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
I wrote – Nada Najid
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, a health condition that can benefit from treatment with lifestyle changes, and sometimes medications.
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In the following lines, the “Consulto” explains what you need to know about premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Between 20 and 40% of women suffer from moderate to severe premenstrual symptoms (PMS), and between 3 and 8% of these suffer from symptoms that prevent them from functioning in normal daily life, which is known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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The difference between PMDD and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is that the symptoms of PMDD are severe and debilitating. PMDD includes a range of physical and psychological symptoms that affect daily life.
PMDD is less common than PMS, symptoms are more severe, symptoms appear more commonly during the second half of the menstrual cycle, and PMDD symptoms can last until menopause.
Symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Significant stress and emotional distress are symptoms of PMDD that can affect work life and relationships.
PMDD symptoms are similar to PMS symptoms, but are more severe.
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Symptoms usually appear during the week before your period and disappear within the first few days after your period begins.
Those with PMDD are often unable to function at their normal capacity while symptoms are present.
Symptoms of PMDD, both common and rare, include:
extreme fatigue
Mood changes.
– irritability
– nervousness.
-Depression.
– anxiety.
– crying.
Difficulty concentrating.
– Heart palpitations.
– Forgetting.
Flatulence, increased appetite.
Digestive disorder.
Headache.
– Back pain.
Muscle spasms, numbness or tingling in the extremities.
– Dizziness.
fainting
– insomnia.
Vision changes and eye complaints.
Respiratory complaints, such as allergies and infections.
Painful menstruation.
Decreased sexual desire.
Easy bruising.
– Allergies.
Fluid retention may cause breast tenderness, decreased urine production, swelling of the hands, feet, and ankles, and temporary weight gain. There may also be skin problems, such as acne, inflammation, itching, and worsening of cold sores.
Causes of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
The exact cause of PMDD and PMS remains unclear, and it is suggested that PMDD stems from the brain’s abnormal response to the fluctuation of a woman’s natural hormones during her menstrual cycle, which in turn can lead to a deficiency in the neurotransmitter serotonin.
Some women are more likely than others to experience PMDD, including those with a personal or family history of postpartum depression, mood disorders, or depression.
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