It's Not All in Your Head (Or Is It?): Your Brain On PMDD

HAPPY PRIDE ladies, welcome to class! (This was recorded in May and we don't talk about pride today but DON'T WORRY!! Next week will be pride central.)This week we're discussing Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), exploring its symptoms, personal experiences, and the scientific understanding of its impact on women's mental health.Think neurobiology and brain dynamics, but explained in a way that makes sense. If this stuff interests you, definitely get out your notebook for this one!Because we all know that women's health is dangerously under-researched, but we're absolutely going to dive into the little research that does exist.Tune in to learn about the emotional and psychological challenges faced by women with PMDD, the importance of tracking symptoms for diagnosis, and the preliminary research into the neurological aspects of the disorder.Our discussion highlights findings from various studies that reveal how PMDD affects emotional responses, brain activity, and personality traits. Early research suggests the cerebellum plays an interesting role. Along with a few other structures, we're beginning to highlight the neurobiological underpinnings of PMDD, reinforcing the reality of women's experiences and the need for further research in this area.Of course we don't leave you with all the info and no practical steps. We provide a few different avenues to explore, but it all starts with tracking your own symptoms with the DRSP.Whole-brain dynamics across the menstrual cycle: the role of hormonal fluctuations and age in healthy womenBrain reactivity to emotional stimuli in women with PMDD and related personality characteristicsDifferential grey matter structure in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder: evidence from brain morphometry and data-driven classificationThe reddit postZRT LabsDUTCH Cycle Mapping (very detailed, but expensive and requires a provider)MiraWatch the episode!Sign up for the newsletter (it's free!)InstagramTikTok20% OFF Natural CyclesBe a guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.