Physical and emotional changes do occur in most women as they approach their period, but not all menorrhagic symptoms are equal. PMDD versus PMS are two well-known yet frequently overlooked runs. Both are associated with the menstrual cycle, but the difference is as broad as Huffiness at its peak in the case of PMDD vs PMS. In PMS, irritable and not screaming at the moon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This blog will examine what PMDD vs PMS are, why they exist, how they compare, how they impact women’s health, and how they can be managed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Premenstrual pattern (PMS) is a cluster of physical and mood symptoms that occurs in the one to two weeks previous to a period and that ceases as soon as it has started. PMS symptoms are universal, being in over 75% of women who menstruate.\u00a0
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\u00a0Premenstrual dysphoric complaint (PMDD) is a more disabling and in capacitating type of PMS. It occurs in roughly 3 to 8 of women with menstrual cycles and results in severe emotional and physical symptoms that seriously interfere with diurnal conditioning.\u00a0
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Aspect<\/strong><\/td> PMS<\/strong><\/td> PMDD<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Severity<\/strong><\/td> Mild to moderate<\/td> Severe and disabling<\/td><\/tr> Emotional Impact<\/strong><\/td> Mood swings, mild irritability<\/td> Extreme mood swings, anger, depression, anxiety<\/td><\/tr> Daily Functioning<\/strong><\/td> | Rarely affected<\/td> Seriously disrupted work, relationships, and routines<\/td><\/tr> Duration<\/strong><\/td> 1\u20132 weeks before period, improves with bleeding<\/td> Similar timing, but intense and prolonged<\/td><\/tr> Treatment<\/strong><\/td> Lifestyle changes, occasional meds<\/td> Often needs SSRIs, hormonal therapy, or counseling<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n |