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Understanding your cycle, on your terms
If you need help right now
PMDD can bring very dark thoughts. They are a symptom, and they can pass, but please don’t sit with them alone.
Emergency services
If your life or someone else's is at risk
Call 999Samaritans
Free, any time, day or night
Call 116 123Shout
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Text SHOUT to 85258NHS 111
Urgent health advice, including mental health (option 2 in England)
Call 111
PMDD and PMS, in brief
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome is a set of physical and emotional changes in the days before a period, such as bloating, tiredness, irritability or low mood. It’s common, and for many it eases once bleeding starts.
PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe, recognised condition: a strong reaction to normal hormone changes in the luteal phase that can affect mood, relationships and daily life. Tracking symptoms across two cycles helps your GP make a diagnosis.
Guides & resources
Download, print or read online.
Trusted organisations
IAPMD
The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders: PMDD information, peer support and clinician directories.
National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome (NAPS)
UK charity offering information and support for PMS and PMDD.
NHS: PMS
The NHS overview of premenstrual syndrome, symptoms and treatments.
Mind
Mental health information and local support across England and Wales.
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