It’s Not Just PMS: PMS vs PMDD Explained

PMS and PMDD are more than just feeling irritable before your period. While both involve symptoms that occur in the days leading up to menstruation, PMDD is a more severe condition that can significantly affect your mood, relationships, work, and quality of life. Learn the key differences between PMS and PMDD, what causes these symptoms, how PMDD is diagnosed, and which evidence-based treatments and lifestyle approaches can help you feel more like yourself throughout your cycle.