FFP 574 | PMDD & The Menstrual Cycle | FAMM Research Series

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Could the menstrual cycle be the missing piece in understanding and treating psychiatric disorders, especially PMDD? Tune in as we break down a recent study calling for the inclusion of menstrual cycle awareness in psychiatric care.

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Topics discussed in today’s episode:

How PMDD severely impacts daily life, while PMS typically doesn’t.
Why women with PMDD experience significant dips in progesterone relative to estrogen during the luteal phase.
How treating hormone imbalances through diet, lifestyle, and supplementation can significantly reduce PMDD symptoms, potentially lessening the need for psychiatric medications.
How recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign could greatly improve psychiatric care for women.
How one authors experience with a psychiatric diagnosis seemed to coincide with her menstrual cycle.
Why there are more studies focused specifically on women’s cycles, as most research has historically focused on men, ignoring the unique factors women face.

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

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Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM)

This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!