PMDD: When PMS Becomes More Serious

PMS is common — but PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is a more intense, often debilitating cycle of mood symptoms. At Be. Women’s Health in Frisco, TX, we help women identify and treat this underdiagnosed condition.

PMDD symptoms include:

✔ Severe mood swings
✔ Anger or irritability
✔ Anxiety or panic
✔ Depression
✔ Feeling “out of control”
✔ Difficulty concentrating
✔ Sleep disruption
✔ Physical symptoms (bloating, breast tenderness, headaches)

What makes PMDD different from PMS?

Severity.
Symptoms significantly affect daily life and relationships.
Timing.
Symptoms occur in the luteal phase (before your period) and improve once bleeding starts.

What helps:

• SSRIs (extremely effective)
• Hormonal management
• Stress and sleep support
• Nutrition changes
• Tracking cycles

PMDD is real — and treatable. You are not “too emotional,” “dramatic,” or “overreacting.” You’re experiencing a brain-body cycle that deserves care.

If PMS feels unbearable, book a consult at Be. Women’s Health in Frisco.