This past year has not been easy for anyone. There has been constant uncertainty, disruptions in routines, and a dampening of the connections, traditions, and seasonal joys we may have taken for ...

Many people who menstruate experience classic PMS symptoms before their period begins: irritability, mood swings, food cravings, fatigue — the list goes on. These symptoms aren't exactly enjoyable, ...

Menstruation is unpleasant, but suffering to the extent of dysfunction is not normal. Here’s how to tell if your PMS is actually PMDD. In a world where conversations about women’s health are gaining ...

Periods can feel like an unwanted guest for many women and gender diverse people who menstruate, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion. But how do you know if what you are experiencing is ...

"I felt like I was being sucked into a black hole of depression and hopelessness,” said Clare Knox. “My emotions were uncontrollable, with intense mood swings, rage, and irritability that often ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM: Welcome to the WebMD Health Discovered podcast. I'm Dr Neha Pathak, WebMD's Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine. While many of us have heard of or ...

1 in 3 women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) will attempt to take their own lives, and 72% experience suicidal ideation. Amanda L., 28, knows these statistics all too well. At 14, the ...

By Kate Cantrell “Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick,” ...

Many women suffer physically, emotionally, and cognitively during the week before menstruation. Physical symptoms may include: headaches, breast tenderness, cramps, bloating and muscle pain. Emotional ...

For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time cellist, filling her free hours with inline skating and gardening and long talks with friends.