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Breaking the barriers of PMDD, one cycle at a time.

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raising awareness

Making PMDD a widely recognised and understood disorder

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providing support

Building a supportive community for individuals with PMDD

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supporting research

Advancing the understanding and treatment of PMDD

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What is PMDD ?

PMDD stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder that affects an estimated 5% of people with ovaries.

Unlike PMS, PMDD causes severe emotional, mental, and physical symptoms, including (but not limited to):

◉ Depression
◉ Anxiety
◉ Extreme fatigue
◉ Irritability
◉ Brain fog
◉ And suicidal ideation.

These symptoms occur most often in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (7-14 days before a period starts) and can dramatically disrupt a person’s career, relationships, social life, and mental health.

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People in the UK have PMDD
Will experience suicidal ideation
Will self-harm
Will attempt suicide

(University of the West of Scotland)

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Find the latest media coverage and stories about PMDD, raising awareness and understanding.

In the News

Sky News

This thing has hijacked my mind’: Woman reveals devastating impact of little-known disorder.” May 11th 2025

Birmingham Live

Little-known disorder is so severe, I’ve decided to have a full hysterectomy in my 30s’. 20th April 2025

Manchester Chronicle

The PMDD chronicles: How a lack of awareness is impacting women with severe PMS.” 18th September 2024

Signposting & Advice

If you or a loved one is in crisis and/or having suicidal ideation:

◉ Please call NHS 111 or if you feel suicidal, call 999 straight away
◉ Contact CALM : 0800 58 58 58
◉ Contact The Samaritans on 116 123
◉ SHOUT text service : text SHOUT to 85258

If you or somebody you know needs support and/or advocacy with a complaint about their Medical care, we recommend contacting POHWER.

If you or somebody you know has been subject to sexual abuse please get in touch with GINA.

If you are looking for local support, please do get in touch and we will do our best to signpost you to the right place.

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