Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to a combination of physical and emotional symptoms such as mood swings, bloating, and ...

1 in 3 women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) will attempt to take their own lives, and 72% experience suicidal ideation. Amanda L., 28, knows these statistics all too well. At 14, the ...

Women who have waited decades for a diagnosis for a severe premenstrual condition have called for more support. Members of a ...

One in six women in the United States has depression, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data based on a self-reported questionnaire. And new research seems to confirm what many ...

Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM: Welcome to the WebMD Health Discovered podcast. I'm Dr Neha Pathak, WebMD's Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine. While many of us have heard of or ...

Most people who menstruate deal with discomfort every month in the days before their period. In the United States, up to 90% of menstruators report experiencing some level of premenstrual symptoms, ...

A family history of PMS, bipolar disorder, or depression, including postpartum depression, can also increase this risk. You might also notice premenstrual exacerbation. This means symptoms of ...

Tayla Kenyon thought she had “really bad depression, bad anxiety, personality disorders,” before linking the symptoms to her periods. She suffers from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). It’s a ...

This past year has not been easy for anyone. There has been constant uncertainty, disruptions in routines, and a dampening of the connections, traditions, and seasonal joys we may have taken for ...

“You shouldn’t be here anymore.” I hear the voice loud and clear. The booming sounds of the music festival are no match for the blaring voice in my head. Just moments ago, I was dancing with my ...