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Mental Health and Your Menstrual Cycle: Understanding PMDD, PMS, and Cycle-Related Mood Changes
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Mental Health and Your Menstrual Cycle: Understanding PMDD, PMS, and Cycle-Related Mood Changes

Up to 80% of women experience some mood changes related to their menstrual cycle. For some, these changes are mild. For others, they are debilitating. This guide explains the science behind cycle-related mood changes, the difference between PMS and PMDD, and what actually helps.

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