Vicky Pattison on PMDD, egg freezing and sex education

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison opens up about her personal battle with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a debilitating condition that goes far beyond typical PMS symptoms. She candidly discusses the physical and emotional toll it's taken on her life, and how finally getting diagnosed changed everything.Vicky also shares her experience with egg freezing, offering an honest perspective on the process, the emotions involved, and why she made this important decision for her future. Her vulnerability about fertility and planning for motherhood will resonate with many listeners navigating similar choices.Vicky’s new show ‘Maybe, Baby?’ is available to stream now on Channel 4.Follow Well Enough on Instagram hereFollow Emilie on Instagram here Follow Vicky on Instagram here Timecodes:00:00 Introduction01:00 What Is PMDD? Understanding the Symptoms03:16 Two Weeks of Hell: Living with PMDD05:51 Five Years to Get a Diagnosis: Medical Gaslighting08:13 "Just a Period" - How Doctors Dismissed My Pain10:21 The Social Media Diagnosis That Changed Everything12:16 Finally Heard: Getting My PMDD Diagnosis14:46 Why Boys Need to Learn About Periods17:31 Antidepressants for PMDD: The Treatment Dilemma20:36 Navigating PMDD as a Couple24:11 Maybe Baby: Our Fertility Journey on TV27:01 Freezing My Eggs at 35: Taking Control30:31 The Hate I Got for Freezing My Eggs33:16 One Message That Made It All Worth It37:21 Can You Be a Good Mum with PMDD?42:01 Feel Your Feels: My Wellness Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.