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Surprising insights into the causes of PMDD promise better treatments

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder can cause monthly cycles of rage, depression, anxiety and self-harm. Treatments are limited, but new ideas about the condition could change that

By Helen Thomson

14 May 2025

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Stories about medical problems often start with an explosive quote from someone experiencing the condition. After dipping into an online forum of people diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), however, I found that a single comment didn’t seem to suffice.

“One week before my period, like clockwork, I want a divorce, I don’t want to be a mom, I hate my job and I rage,” said one member. “Who can relate with the awful feeling of waking up the next day after an episode and being so embarrassed with what they said or did?” said another. “I wound up convincing myself that I was not a…

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