Can I self diagnose PMDD?

If you suspect you have PMDD, you can take an online screening assessment offered by the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD). This self-screen goes over various symptoms that occur following ovulation during the luteal phase of your cycle, which is typically a week or two prior to your period.

How do you see if you have PMDD?

Symptoms of PMDD include:

1. Mood swings.
2. Depression or feelings of hopelessness.
3. Intense anger and conflict with other people.
4. Tension, anxiety, and irritability.
5. No interest in your usual activities.
6. Trouble concentrating.
7. Fatigue.
8. Appetite changes.

How do I get tested for PMDD?

How is PMDD diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will take a medical history and evaluate your symptoms. You may need to track your symptoms through one or two menstrual cycles. To diagnose PMDD, your provider will look for five or more PMDD symptoms, including one mood-related symptom.

What does PMDD feel like?

PMDD sufferers often describe their symptoms as a feeling of ‘going mad’ or ‘going insane’. They feel out of control of their emotions and find their minds full of racing negative thoughts. Some say it feels like being possessed and many women will describe themselves as Jekyll and Hyde .

Do I have PMDD test?

There are no formal tests to diagnose you with PMS or PMDD. A doctor, usually a gynecologist, can tell you whether you have PMS or PMDD after you discuss your symptoms. She might ask you to fill out a chart for several weeks to confirm that the timing of your symptoms fits the profile of PMS or PMDD.

What is PMDD all about?

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder with emotional, mental, and physical symptoms arising during the luteal/premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle and subsiding within a few days of menstruation.

Could I have PMDD?

Not a Simple Condition. PMDD affects many women in many ways, so no one treatment or coping technique is perfect for all patients. By taking charge of the condition during medical treatment, you can begin on the road to living happily with a person who has PMDD.