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PMDD and Bipolar Disorder: why the overlap matters more than you think
PMDD and bipolar disorder can look similar, but the difference lies in the pattern. Understanding this can change everything about your treatment and recovery.
Why You Feel “Burnt Out” in the Follicular Phase with PMDD
If you feel a surge of energy after your period—only to crash into exhaustion again—you’re not imagining it. Many women with PMDD experience a hidden cycle of overcompensation and burnout. Here’s why it happens and how to break the pattern.
PMDD, work, and why this conversation matters
PMDD can be life-altering, particularly when symptoms disrupt work and daily functioning. In the UK, this may bring legal protections under disability law, alongside access to workplace adjustments and financial support. Here’s what you need to know.
PMDD and Relationships: Why It Feels So Hard—and What Actually Helps
Sirona Health (Dr Georgina Standen) – Specialist in Menopause, PMS and Women's Health
Autism, Puberty and PMS: Why Periods Can Feel Harder for Autistic Teenage Girls
Puberty and the menstrual cycle can bring significant changes for autistic teenage girls, often affecting sensory sensitivity, emotional regulation and energy levels. This blog explores how hormones interact with the autistic nervous system, why PMS may feel more intense, and how understanding these patterns can help families provide the right support at the right time.
PMS and ADHD
Hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle can significantly affect ADHD symptoms in women. Understanding the link between oestrogen and dopamine can help explain monthly changes in focus, mood and motivation.
PMS, Hormones and ADHD in Teen Girls: Why the Week Before a Period Can Feel So Much Harder
Hormonal changes can significantly affect ADHD symptoms in teenage girls. Understanding the link between PMS, oestrogen and dopamine can help families better support concentration, emotions and school performance.
When IBS Meets Hormones: How Menstruation, PMS & Menopause Impact Your Gut—and Why Personalised Care Matters
Many women notice their IBS worsens around their period, during PMS, or in perimenopause — yet few are told that hormones directly influence gut sensitivity and motility. In this article, we explore the science behind hormone-related IBS and explain how personalised, cycle-aware treatment can transform symptoms.