Is PMDD the Hidden Struggle Behind Your Mood Swings?

In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with Dr Milli Raizada, a GP, hormone expert and author of Happy Hormones, Happy You. Together, they unpack the realities of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) - its severe symptoms, how it differs from PMS and why diagnosis can be such a challenge.

The episode covers:

What are the key differences between premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
How has Dr. Raizada's journey with PMDD influenced her approach to treatment and advocacy for women's hormonal health?
What challenges do women face in obtaining a diagnosis for PMDD?
What strategies and treatment options are suggested in the episode for managing PMDD, including lifestyle changes and supplements?
How should women seek appropriate care for their hormonal health?

The episode aims to raise awareness and empower women to seek appropriate care for their hormonal health. So, could PMDD be the missing link behind symptoms you’ve been struggling to explain?

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