PMDD is premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It is similar to PMS in its signs and symptoms, but the intensity is extreme and it is some time a disabling experience physically and emotionally. You can say that PMDD is more intensive form of PMS.
PMDD occur in the last week of menstrual cycle and gradually fades after the cycle start.
PMDD Symptoms
Psychological symptoms of PMDD
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sadness
- Suicidal thoughts.
- Craving for food.
- Crying without any reason.
- Panic attacks.
- Giddiness and vertigo while sleeping
Physical symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Tender breast
- Headaches
- Thin white discharge from vagina.
- Weight gain. The sleeves of the shirt or blouse become fit.
- Joint and muscle pain.
Natural Cures For PMDD
- Do not eat more saturated fats if suffering from PMS or PMDD. This fats present in meat and dairy products raise the blood level of estrogens, and increase in estrogen hormone during this period adversely affects the symptoms of PMDD. It gives rise to abdominal cramps and pains.
- Cut down on coffee and caffeinated drinks. It calms anxiety and irritability.
- Eat more of carbohydrate products a week before the period begins. It helps to improve the mood and memory.
- The herbal remedy such as chasteberry helps in reducing irritability and mood swing and migraine type headache.
- Supplemental diet having more of calcium, vitamins and minerals also help to relieve symptoms of PMDD.
- Other PMDD treatment option is regular exercise. It helps to reduce symptoms of PMDD.
- Aromatherapy and massage therapy may also alleviate the symptoms of PMDD to a great extent.
- Birth control pill and antidepressants are other treatment options; your doctor may prescribe in case of PMDD.
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