Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
PMDD can cause severe anxiety, low mood, irritability, overwhelm, anger and other symptoms that appear at certain times in the menstrual cycle. Yet many women spend years struggling with their mental health without realising their symptoms may be linked to hormonal changes.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is often described as a severe form of PMS, but understanding how the brain responds to changing hormone levels is an important part of understanding why symptoms occur.
In this Live Q&A, Dr Louise Newson will answer your questions about PMDD, hormones and mental health. She’ll discuss:
👉 What PMDD is and how it differs from PMS
👉 Why hormonal fluctuations can have such a profound effect on mood
👉 Common PMDD symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, low mood and overwhelm
👉 Why symptoms often follow a pattern across the menstrual cycle
👉 Treatment options for PMDD, including the role of hormone treatments
👉 How to track your symptoms and have more informed conversations with your healthcare professional
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with PMDD, think your symptoms could be hormone-related or notice significant changes in how you feel before your period, this session will help you better understand what’s happening and the treatment options available.
Topics covered: PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMS, hormones and mental health, hormonal anxiety, depression, irritability, menstrual cycle, estrogen, progesterone, hormone treatment, women’s health, Dr Louise Newson.
PMDD can cause severe anxiety, low mood, irritability, overwhelm, anger and other symptoms that appear at certain times in the menstrual cycle. Yet many women spend years struggling with their mental health without realising their symptoms may be linked to hormonal changes.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is often described as a severe form of PMS, but understanding how the brain responds to changing hormone levels is an important part of understanding why symptoms occur.
In this Live Q&A, Dr Louise Newson will answer your questions about PMDD, hormones and mental health. She’ll discuss:
👉 What PMDD is and how it differs from PMS
👉 Why hormonal fluctuations can have such a profound effect on mood
👉 Common PMDD symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, low mood and overwhelm
👉 Why symptoms often follow a pattern across the menstrual cycle
👉 Treatment options for PMDD, including the role of hormone treatments
👉 How to track your symptoms and have more informed conversations with your healthcare professional
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with PMDD, think your symptoms could be hormone-related or notice significant changes in how you feel before your period, this session will help you better understand what’s happening and the treatment options available.
Topics covered: PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMS, hormones and mental health, hormonal anxiety, depression, irritability, menstrual cycle, estrogen, progesterone, hormone treatment, women’s health, Dr Louise Newson.
