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No, PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is not a form of bipolar disorder. While they share some similarities, they are distinct psychiatric conditions: While PMDD and bipolar disorder are separate conditions, they can coexist. Some studies suggest that women with bipolar disorder may experience premenstrual exacerbation (PME) of their symptoms, and there’s a higher prevalence of…

These symptoms typically occur in the week before menstruation and improve within a few days after the period starts. To be classified as PMDD, at least five of these symptoms should be present. The 11 symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) as classified by the DSM-5 are: How can I differentiate between PMDD and PMS…

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that affects 5-8% of menstruating women. It is characterized by intense emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, typically 1-2 weeks before menstruation begins. Key features of PMDD include: Unlike PMS, PMDD causes extreme mood…