Women with a history of premenstrual disorders were found to be five times more susceptible to developing perinatal depression. arthierry/ Shutterstock April 4, 2024 Perinatal depression linked with premenstrual mood disorders – new research Donghao Lu, Karolinska Institutet This link suggests that understanding and treating one condition could help with managing the other.
Dixie D'Amelio has recently been diagnosed with PMDD. Ron Adar/ Shutterstock November 1, 2022 Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: the frightening psychological condition suffered by Dixie D'Amelio Lynsay Matthews, University of the West of Scotland One in 20 women have PMDD – though very few may realise they have it.
What makes chips and chocolate so appealing at certain times of the month? Ken Tannenbaum/Shutterstock.com June 28, 2019 Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings Sara Twogood, University of Southern California Women might find themselves reaching for sweets and potato chips in the two weeks before their period, even if they don’t have a diagnosis of PMS. An OBGYN explains these cyclical food cravings.