PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome): Period se 1-2 weeks pehle physical + emotional changes — bloating, breast tenderness, irritability, food cravings, mood dips, fatigue. ~80% women ko kuch na kuch PMS hota hai. Most cases mild se moderate hote hain — manageable.
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder): PMS ka severe form. ~5-8% women ko hota hai. Diagnostic criteria DSM-5 mein hai — luteal phase mein significant depression, severe irritability/anger, anxiety, suicidal thoughts possible. Period start hote hi within days completely resolve ho jaata hai — yeh distinguishing feature hai.
PMDD ke saath depression aur anxiety often co-exist karte hain — PMDD trigger karta hai existing tendencies ko cyclically.
Treatment: Evidence-based options — SSRIs (Sertraline, Fluoxetine) luteal-phase dosing (period se 14 din pehle se period start tak), CBT, lifestyle (regular exercise, magnesium, vitamin B6), OCPs (specific formulations like Yaz). Severe cases mein psychiatrist + gynaecologist team approach lete hain.
Family aur partner ko bhi padhna chahiye: PMDD ke saath rehna mushkil hota hai — for the person and people around. "Drama kar rahi hai" yeh comment maximally harmful hai. Track cycle, recognize patterns, validate without enabling.