The differences between PMS and PMDD are often difficult to distinguish. Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder are conditions that women experience prior to the days of menstruation. Symptoms for each of these conditions typically occur before menstruation begins, and they taper off during or shortly after the process. Each condition shares similar physical and emotional symptoms, but there are significant differences in the severity and length of each effect. What Is PMS? PMS, Premenstrual syndrome, is common to all menstruating women. One to two weeks prior to the start of a period, a woman may experience emotional and physical changes. These changes may be very slight, or they may be more severe. Most sufferers of PMS have varying degrees of severity every month. When the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome become unbearable and begin to interfere with daily activities, they may be due to premenstrual dysphoric disorder. [1] What Is PMDD? Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD, is a psychological disorder that affects an estimated three to nine percent of women during the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of PMDD are similar to those of PMS; however, the duration and level of severity are longer and stronger. Emotional changes are much more significant [...]
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