Endocrinologist Dr Sasha Nair from ERH Associates sits down with Steph Polson the host of the up_statuss podcast. In this episode Sasha discusses all things premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
We cover:
"Things that may impact your syndrome are basically things that impact your nervous system sensitivity - stress, trauma, sleep deprivation."
"PMS varies and is individualised. Sometimes it comes on very clearly at the time of having your period in the beginning, some people start to notice it after a traumatic event. It goes away by definition in pregnancy..."
"The biggest myth is that PMS is normal or you have to put up with it."
"When you ovulate estrogen is at its highest point and a lot of people feel good at that time. Quickly after ovulation your estrogen drops quite suddenly and you can get estrogen withdrawal symptoms or headaches/migraines, drop in mood and energy..."
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