Woman Left Terrified by What Happens to Her for Two Weeks Every Month
Summary
Emily Blout from Washington, D.C., has lived with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) since age 15, causing severe mood changes for about half of each month. She has tried many treatments and currently uses hormone therapy that stops her symptoms but faces tough choices about surgery or experimental drugs.Key Facts
- PMDD is a severe mood disorder linked to hormone changes before menstruation, affecting about 1 in 20 women.
- Emily experiences mood swings like intense anger, sadness, crying, and brain fog for 12 to 14 days each month.
- Symptoms disappear shortly after her period starts as hormone levels change again.
- She tried antidepressants and antipsychotics after being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- Emily now uses Lupron, a hormone therapy that causes chemical menopause and stops her symptoms.
- She is considering surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes but worries about risks like memory problems later.
- Research and funding for PMDD treatments are very limited, leaving women to try different options without clear help.
- Emily’s children have noticed her struggles, and her family life has improved since starting hormone therapy.
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