PMS & PMDD

PMS affects most menstruating women, but PMDD is a more severe, diagnosable condition that needs targeted treatment. This section covers how to tell the two apart, how to track your symptoms across a full cycle, and the evidence behind lifestyle changes, supplements, SSRIs, and hormonal options.

Part of our Hormones & Periods guides. Related topics: Hormone Testing, Irregular & Missing Periods, Period Pain & Heavy Bleeding.