Menstrual cycle is a normal condition that occurs for all females to prepare the body for pregnancy, but there are many women who feel a disorder in their mental health in this period either happy, excessive energy or sadness and mood disorders, and those disorders occur for several reasons.
In this article we will talk about the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder and its causes.
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
It is a psychological problem that occurs a week or two before the beginning of the menstrual cycle where hormone levels begin to decline after ovulation, mood disorders are depressed and anxious, symptoms usually disappear two to three days after the beginning of the menstrual cycle, and you may need medication or other treatment to help treat symptoms.
Causes of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
The exact cause of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is unknown and may be a natural reaction to natural hormonal changes occurring with each menstrual cycle where hormonal changes can cause serotonin deficiency, a substance found naturally in the brain, gut and constrict blood vessels and can affect mood and cause physical symptoms.
premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms
Symptoms os PMDD vary depending on the nature of each woman’s body, tend to appear a week or two before menstruation and disappear in a few days from the beginning of the period as well as physical symptoms such as:
cramps and bloating.
These are the most important symptoms of mental period:
- Feeling exhausted or stressed.
- Anxiety and panic attacks.
- Depression and suicidal thoughts.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- fatigue and low energy.
- Cravings for eating or changes in appetite.
- headache.
- Insomnia.
- Mood swings.
These symptoms may persist in some ladies until the period is interrupted.
How is PMDD treated?
Some treatment methods may help relieve symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder such as
– Medications: antidepressant medications can be taken to treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder after consulting a psychiatrist.
– Cognitive Behaviour Treatment.
– Lifestyle adjustment: Some lifestyle adjustments contribute to relieve premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms such as a healthy diet rich in proteins and carbohydrates, reducing sugar, salt and caffeine intake, and ensuring regular exercise.
If you are suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, you can contact Dr. Mona Reda, a psychiatrist and sexual therapist to get your consultation with a medical team at the highest level to ensure stable mental health.
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