What can be treated, and why do so many of us wait?
The clinical references on what is treatable, plus the research on why women wait years before bringing it up.
Getting help
- moderate PMS
Premenstrual symptoms are a recognized medical condition, not something you're imagining.
Clinical overview of PMS: definition, prevalence, diagnostic criteria, management (StatPearls)
StatPearls / NCBI Bookshelf
- moderate Mental health
Most women wait a long time before asking for help with this, and that's not a personal failing.
Study of whether/why women seek help for menstrual-cycle mental health symptoms
npj Women's Health 2023
- moderate PMDD
There are real, proven treatments for PMDD; knowing them helps you ask for the right help.
Clinical guide to recognizing and treating PMDD (SSRIs, hormonal options, lifestyle)
Pharmaceutical Journal
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Knowing why only helps if you can use it
Niyora turns this into three steps for when it actually hits. Reflect on what happened, regulate in about a minute, respond with a clearer head.