Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Understanding PMDD: Hormones, Mood, the Menstrual Cycle & the Path to Relief

8 Page Handout

You Will Receive:

• What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?

• The Menstrual Cycle & Where PMDD Lives

• DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria

• PMDD vs. PMS: Understanding the Difference

• The Full Symptom Profile of PMDD

• Neurobiology: Why PMDD Happens

• Co-Occurring Conditions & Premenstrual Exacerbation

• Evidence-Based Treatment for PMDD

• Coping Skills & Daily Self-Management

• Clinical Considerations & Advocacy for Patients