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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder harms relationships for both sufferers and their partners – new study

By Sophie Hodgetts, Assistant Professor in Psychology, Durham University

An estimated 2% of people who menstruate are thought to have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The condition causes severe emotional, mental and physical symptoms in the week or two before a person’s menstrual cycle – including brain fog, stomach cramps, bloating, mood swings, anger, sadness, low self-worth, anxiety and even thoughts of suicide.

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