If You Suffer from Premenstrual Dysphoria - Watch This

PMDD stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This should not be confused with Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS. PMS refers to mood changes during certain periods of the menstrual cycle. It affects 80% of women. It can cause mood swings that range from mild to moderate. Some women may only feel a little moody one week before their period.

PMDD is the most severe form of PMS. It is almost like being turned into a werewolf by the full moon rising. It can be quite extreme for some people. It affects between 3% and 8% of women. It’s not as common than PMS.

PMDD can be treated with hormone therapy or antidepressants. I explain why PMDD can occur in women and the benefits of antidepressants. I explain the differences between continuous and intermittent antidepressant dosing. I also cover the main hormone treatments.
Lifestyle changes are an option if you don’t want to take any medication. Diet modifications include reducing sodium, eliminating sugar and nicotine, and changing your diet. This would be combined with getting regular exercise, such as 3-5 days a week, and sleeping for 7-9 hours each night.

A few nutritional supplements have been shown to be beneficial. These would be Calcium 1200mg/day, Vitamin B6 50-100mg/day. Other supplements would be Magnesium 200 – 360mg/day, Vitamin E 400 IU/day.

Studies have shown that some herbs can be beneficial.
Agnus castus extract is also known as Gingko biloba and Chasteberry.

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