In this solo episode, Dr Louise Newson unpacks PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a condition that affects around 1 in 20 women but is still widely misunderstood. She explains what’s really happening with hormones in the second half of the menstrual cycle, why symptoms can feel so intense or even frightening and how PMDD differs from PMS.

Dr Louise also explores the long and often overlooked history of PMDD, from early research in the 1960s to how it came to be classified as a psychiatric disorder and what that means for treatment today. Most importantly, she discusses practical ways to support women who experience it, including how understanding hormones properly can make a life-changing difference.

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