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'Like a bereavement every month' — the extreme emotions of PMDD

All In The Mind

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Advocating for Diagnosis and Understanding the Role of Hormones in PMDD

This chapter explores the speaker's journey to receiving a PMDD diagnosis and the importance of self-advocacy. It delves into the biology of the menstrual cycle, discussing the roles of estrogen and progesterone and their impact on mood. The chapter also examines the interplay between hormones and the brain, highlighting different research perspectives and the potential of medications targeting these pathways.

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