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Is it normal to be extremely emotional and depressed before, during, and after a menstrual cycle?
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PMDD: People who suffer from pmdd have labile mood more emotional even depressed agitated angry start week before menstrual cycle see professional antidepressant useful cut caffeine chocolate.
Answered 4/16/2015
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Not extremely: It is not uncommon to have some mood changes, but when the changes are extreme and are disruptive to relationships, work, or significantly impact on quality fo life it woudld be wise to speak to your ob/gyn, it is possible one could have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd). This often responds to treatment.
Answered 7/29/2013
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