Premenstrual disorders (like PMDD or PME) can be tricky to recognize. There isn't one significant symptom that is a tell-tale sign that you have a premenstrual disorder. In this episode, Heidi describes obstacles to recognizing you have a premenstrual disorder.
Take Aways: 11 Obstacles
- Premenstrual disorder manifests as a mental health challenge
- When you present your issues and problems to a doctor nothing stands out as a premenstrual disorder.
- Hormone levels come back normal (because they are!)
- There is not one test or indicator that you have PMDD or PME.
- Not every woman has the same indicators.
- There is no “one size fits all” treatment.
- Sometimes you feel great.
- It’s hard to recognize the patterns in your own behavior that match up with PMDD or PME.
- The symptoms of the disorder cloud your judgement.
- Premenstrual disorders can be affected by levels of stress and responsibility making the signs and symptoms vary.
- Your premenstrual cycle can get thrown off.
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