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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FARGO — You or someone you know might experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, but a more severe condition can present in similar ways. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, causes severe ...

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, ...

Warning: This article includes descriptions of suicidal ideation. “I feel everything everywhere all at once during that time [of my menstrual cycle],” Fiona tells Unbothered over Zoom, looking towards ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Periods can feel like an unwanted guest for many women and gender diverse people who menstruate, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion. But how do you know if what you are experiencing is ...

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 ...