Recognition and treatment for severe mood symptoms tied to the menstrual cycle.
Overview
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a serious, cycle-related condition that goes well beyond typical premenstrual symptoms. Symptoms usually appear in the week or two before a period and improve within a few days after it begins.
PMDD is real and treatable. Many people go years without a diagnosis because their symptoms are dismissed as “just PMS.”
Does this sound familiar?
- Marked irritability, anger, or conflict with others before your period
- Depressed mood, hopelessness, or tearfulness
- Anxiety, tension, or feeling overwhelmed
- Fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, and difficulty concentrating
- Symptoms that improve after your period starts and return each cycle
How we can help
- Careful evaluation, including symptom tracking across your cycle
- Medication options, which may be taken all month or only during the symptomatic phase
- Lifestyle, sleep, and stress-management strategies
- Coordination with your gynecologist or primary care provider
Take the first step
Telehealth appointments are available for adults located in Oklahoma, and in-person visits are offered at our Oklahoma City office. Reach out today to schedule your initial evaluation.
This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a professional evaluation. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.