Many of us are familiar with premenstrual syndrome or PMS, when women commonly experience symptoms such as mood swings, bloating and tiredness a week or so before menstruation. But for some women, who have a condition called premenstrual dysphoric disorder, these symptoms could be so severe that they can have a serious impact on their lives. Here to talk to us about PMDD and how we can distinguish it from premenstrual syndrome is consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Tang Boon Nee.

Image Source: Shutterstock 

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases & Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Medical Innovation and Technology,  Science

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Health & Living,  Premenstrual Syndrome,  Menstruation,  Period,  Mental Health,  Depression,  Mood Swings,  Contraception,  Women’s Health,