Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a health problem that is similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but is more serious. PMDD causes severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the week or two before your period starts. Symptoms usually go away two to three days after your period starts.A severe, sometimes disabling extension of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS that includes physical and behavioural symptoms that usually resolve with the onset of menstruation. PMDD causes extreme mood shifts that can disrupt work and damage relationships. Symptoms include extreme sadness, hopelessness, irritability or anger, plus common PMS symptoms such as breast tenderness and bloating. Drugs and lifestyle changes may help. PMDD causes extreme mood shifts that can disrupt work and damage relationships. Symptoms include extreme sadness, hopelessness, irritability or anger, plus common PMS symptoms such as breast tenderness and bloating. Symptoms of PMDD, both common and rare, include:
severe fatigue. mood changes, including irritability, nervousness, depression, and anxiety. crying and emotional sensitivity. difficulty concentrating. heart palpitations. paranoia and issues with self-image. coordination difficulties. forgetfulness.