PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
PMDD is a severe form of PMS with significant mood-related symptoms that impact daily functioning.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Severe depression
- Anxiety
- Irritability, anger
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Depression, feelings of hopelessness
- Anxiety, tension
- Breast tenderness
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Swelling, weight gain
Pathophysiology: Exaggerated sensitivity to normal hormonal fluctuations disrupts serotonin and GABA regulation.
Diagnosis & Functional Tests
- Prospective daily symptom rating for 2+ cycles
- DUTCH Cycle Mapping
- Neurotransmitter Panel (Urine)
- GI-MAP + β-glucuronidase
- Inflammatory markers
- GI MAP
- DNA health, DNA hormones
