Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
PMDD goes well beyond typical PMS — severe mood symptoms, irritability, or depression in the days before your period that disrupt daily life. It's a real, treatable condition, not something to just push through. This visit gets you a clinician's assessment and a plan.
1:1 virtual visit with a clinician experienced in hormonal mental health conditions
Insurance accepted, with clear pricing per visit
A care plan built from your full health history
Visit options
We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.
Video Visit
$25
Est. or $100 w/o insurance
Most insurance accepted
Board-certified clinicians
No hidden fees
Available nationwide
What to expect from a PMDD visit
1
Share your health story
Tell us your symptom pattern and how it lines up with your cycle.
2
Meet your clinician
Discuss treatment options, including medication if appropriate.
3
Get your care plan
Leave with a treatment plan tailored to your symptoms.
4
Own your health
Follow up to see how your plan is working across cycles.
All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.
We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.
Is a PMDD visit right for you?
PMDD is often mistaken for just "bad PMS" — getting it correctly identified is the first step to real relief.
Your mood symptoms are severe enough to disrupt work, relationships, or daily life
Symptoms follow a clear pattern tied to your menstrual cycle
You've been told it's "just PMS" but it feels like more than that
You want to discuss whether an SSRI or hormonal option could help
You want a clinician who takes your symptoms seriously
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Frequently asked questions
How is PMDD different from regular PMS?
PMDD involves more severe mood symptoms — significant irritability, depression, or anxiety — that meaningfully disrupt daily functioning, not just physical discomfort. This distinction matters because PMDD often responds to different treatment approaches than typical PMS.
How is PMDD diagnosed?
Tracking symptoms against your cycle over a couple of months is often part of confirming the pattern, alongside your clinician's assessment. Your clinician will also rule out other mood conditions that could explain similar symptoms.
What treatment options exist for PMDD?
Options include certain SSRIs (sometimes taken only during the luteal phase), combination birth control pills like Yaz, and lifestyle approaches. Your clinician can discuss what fits you based on symptom severity and your preferences.
Is PMDD a mental health condition or a hormonal one?
It's understood as a sensitivity to normal hormone fluctuations that affects brain chemistry — a mix of both, which is why treatment can address either angle. Understanding this helps explain why both psychiatric and hormonal treatments can be effective.
What side effects are associated with PMDD treatments?
SSRIs used for PMDD can cause nausea or sleep changes; hormonal options carry their own considerations your clinician will review. Your clinician will help you weigh which approach fits your specific symptom pattern best.