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Understanding the biology: why GnRH works in PMDD
GnRH analogues are one of the most effective treatments for severe PMDD. This guide explains how they work, the difference between agonists and antagonists, and what the latest evidence shows.
Why PMS and PMDD Feel So Different for Different Women: The Science Behind Hormone Sensitivity and Personalised Treatment
PMS and PMDD aren’t just about hormone levels—they’re about how your brain responds to them. This blog explores why symptoms differ between women and how treatment can be tailored to your unique hormonal 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
Nocebo, Somatisation, and Physiological Sensitivity
Why do some symptoms feel overwhelming despite normal tests? This evidence-based guide explores the nocebo effect, somatisation, and physiological sensitivity—helping you understand your body in a more compassionate, scientific way.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in PMDD: can skills change the cycle?
PMDD is not just about hormones, it is about how the brain responds to them. This blog explores how DBT can help women manage emotional intensity and regain a sense of control.
Self-Compassion and Hormonal Mental Health: The Missing Piece in Women’s Wellbeing
Hormones influence your mood—but how you respond to yourself matters just as much. Learn how self-compassion can transform PMS, PMDD and perimenopausal mental health.
PMS and Nutrition: What Actually Helps (and What Doesn’t)
Can nutrition really improve PMS symptoms? This evidence-based guide explores what works, what doesn’t, and how to support your body through your cycle.
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.
PCOS and PMDD: The Overlooked Link Affecting Your Hormones, Mood, and Mental Health
PCOS and PMDD are more connected than you think. Learn how hormonal sensitivity, metabolism, and brain chemistry interact—and how to treat the root cause.
Menopause and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Symptoms Often Worsen in Midlife
Menopause can significantly affect rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Learn how hormonal changes influence inflammation, joint pain and fatigue, and what treatments may help.
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.
Menopause and Mental Health: Why Hormones Can Affect Mood, Anxiety and Brain Function
Many women experience anxiety, depression or brain fog during menopause. Learn why hormonal changes affect mental health and what treatments can help.
When Menopause Affects Your Mind: Why Some Women Struggle More Than Others
Many women entering perimenopause don’t just experience hot flushes — they experience anxiety, insomnia and a loss of emotional resilience. For women with a history of PMS or postnatal depression, hormonal sensitivity may mean a more personalised HRT approach is needed.
Dry Eyes and Menopause: Why Hormones Matter for Eye Health
Dry, gritty or burning eyes are a common but often unrecognised symptom of menopause. Hormonal changes can affect tear quality and eye comfort, making dry eye more likely during this life stage.
Understanding PMS in Adolescence
Many teens don’t realise that what they’re experiencing each month may be more than just “bad mood” or cramps. PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) can start early, with physical and emotional symptoms that disrupt school, relationships, or self-esteem. This post explains how PMS shows up in adolescence, how common it is, what helps, and when to seek support.
Common Vulval Problems in Adolescents and How to Get Help
Vulval itching, soreness, and discharge are common in teenagers and are usually nothing to worry about. This guide explains common causes, gentle vulval care, and when to seek medical advice.