Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the more severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) involve physical and emotional symptoms that occur in the days before a period. Symptoms may include mood swings, bloating, breast tenderness, and irritability, with PMDD causing more significant disruption to daily life.
Our specialists will explore your symptoms and their relationship to your menstrual cycle to understand how they are affecting your physical and emotional wellbeing.
We’ll discuss your physical and emotional symptoms, when they occur, and how they affect your daily life.
Tracking your symptoms alongside your menstrual cycle can help identify patterns and understand how strongly they are linked to your cycle.
We take symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, and irritability seriously, particularly when they show a strong pattern around your menstrual cycle.
Your symptoms and their impact on your wellbeing will be considered when determining the most appropriate approach to managing them.
Treatment may include general strategies for symptom relief and, where appropriate, specific medication timed to the luteal phase.
We can review your symptoms and response to treatment over time, adjusting your approach when needed.
PMS involves physical and emotional symptoms before a period, while PMDD is a more severe form where symptoms can significantly affect wellbeing and daily life.
Symptoms can include mood swings, low mood, anxiety, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness.
Yes. Tracking your physical and emotional symptoms alongside your menstrual cycle can help identify patterns and guide your care.
Yes. Mood changes associated with PMS and PMDD can be significantly disruptive. If menstrual-related mood symptoms are affecting your wellbeing, support is available.
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