EP 75: The Science of PMDD: Why It’s NOT “Just PMS”
Description
In this episode of Stop Feeling Like Shit, we take a deep, science-backed look at PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) — one of the most misunderstood and overlooked conditions in women’s health.
We break down:
🔹 What PMDD actually is and how it differs from PMS
🔹 The core symptoms and why they’re often misdiagnosed or minimized
🔹 The history behind the diagnosis and how the medical field has evolved
🔹 The scientific side of PMDD, including methylation pathways, hormone sensitivity, and brain chemistry
🔹 How progesterone, synthetic progestins, and birth control can impact symptoms
🔹 What current research reveals about treatment, management, and underlying biology
If you’ve ever felt like your monthly experience is “more than PMS,” this episode brings validation, clarity, and real science to the conversation — no dismissive explanations, no outdated myths.
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