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Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

After confusion about drastic changes in her mental health, Cori Lint realized a pattern in something her doctors hadn’t considered: her period. Now diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, known as PMDD, Lint says that tracking her cycle has allowed her to plan around her symptoms. Lint, who splits her time between St. Petersburg, Florida, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, is pictured with her cat, Guppy, in Tulsa. (Michael Noble Jr. for KFF Health News/TNS)
After confusion about drastic changes in her mental health, Cori Lint realized a pattern in something her doctors hadn’t considered: her period. Now diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, known as PMDD, Lint says that tracking her cycle has allowed her to plan around her symptoms. Lint, who splits her time between St. Petersburg, Florida, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, is pictured with her cat, Guppy, in Tulsa. (Michael Noble Jr. for KFF Health News/TNS)
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Though researchers estimate that PMDD affects around 5% of people who menstruate the condition remains relatively unknown, even among health care providers.

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