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PMS, PMDD and the GP
TL;DR Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) can both be diagnosed by visiting your GP. They will advise you that, to enable them to assess your condition and...
PMS, PMDD and the GP
TL;DR Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) can both be diagnosed by visiting your GP. They will advise you that, to enable them to assess your condition and...
Super supplements: a run-down of the 9 most pop...
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 helps the body make neurotransmitters, especially serotonin (the happy hormone), which helps regulate mood. One study found that supplementing with up to 100 mg of vitamin B6 per day...
Super supplements: a run-down of the 9 most pop...
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 helps the body make neurotransmitters, especially serotonin (the happy hormone), which helps regulate mood. One study found that supplementing with up to 100 mg of vitamin B6 per day...
Top 10 treatments for PMS/PMDD
Pharmaceutical options 1. SSRIs Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a type of antidepressant medication and are the primary recommended treatment for PMDD. They work by preventing the reuptake of serotonin (the happy...
Top 10 treatments for PMS/PMDD
Pharmaceutical options 1. SSRIs Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a type of antidepressant medication and are the primary recommended treatment for PMDD. They work by preventing the reuptake of serotonin (the happy...
Approaching your GP about PMDD
Ask the receptionist whether the doctor you're booking in to see has experience with PMDD PMDD is still widely misunderstood, even by doctors. On average, it can take up to...
Approaching your GP about PMDD
Ask the receptionist whether the doctor you're booking in to see has experience with PMDD PMDD is still widely misunderstood, even by doctors. On average, it can take up to...
8 at-home fixes for improving the luteal phase
1. Stress Stress is thought to make our PMS and PMDD symptoms worse, but our day-to-day lives are full of it, so recommending we avoid stress feels like a bit...
8 at-home fixes for improving the luteal phase
1. Stress Stress is thought to make our PMS and PMDD symptoms worse, but our day-to-day lives are full of it, so recommending we avoid stress feels like a bit...
Lesser-known effects of PMS
More strained relationships It’s no surprise that a monthly rollercoaster of symptoms can also take a toll on relationships. Nearly half of all people experiencing PMS report that the condition has an...
Lesser-known effects of PMS
More strained relationships It’s no surprise that a monthly rollercoaster of symptoms can also take a toll on relationships. Nearly half of all people experiencing PMS report that the condition has an...