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HI
My name is Donna, and welcome to my PMDD blog. 8 weeks ago at the age of 29 I chose to have a complete hysterectomy, including removal of ovaries. WHY? PMDD
If you have found your way to this blog you probably are already aware of what PMDD is, but here is the current definition from the National Association for Pre Menstrual syndrome:

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ( PMDD ) is currently diagnosed when a woman's premenstrual symptoms are so severe that debilitating mood and behavioural changes impair basic daily activities such as work or social relationships, resulting in a form of clinical depression.
To be diagnosed, a woman must suffer from at least four of the following 11 symptoms:_ markedly depressed mood_ marked anxiety or tension_ persistent irritability or anger_ difficulty in concentrating_ decreased interest in usual activities_ noticeable lack of energy_ marked change in appetite_ insomnia or hypersomnia_ sense of being overwhelmed or out of control_ sudden sadness or depression_ physical symptoms such as joint pains, headaches, breast tenderness or "bloating."The symptoms must occur a week before a menstrual cycle begins and disappear a few days after the menstrual cycle starts. The symptoms must recur in at least two consecutive menstrual cycles and must also "markedly interfere" with work, basic functioning or social relationships.The defining of PMDD is an important breakthrough because it enables women to cateforise their symptoms in terms of a specific set of clinical criteria for the first time. This will enable clinical treatment protocols to be developed and should lead to women with PMS receiving more focused diagnosis and treatment. NAPS will be campaigning to get GPs to encourage women to keep a menstrual chart and to work with women to develop the most appropriate treatment tailored to individual needs

To put it simply IT SUCKS!!! Over the next few posts I will talk about my experience, and why I took such a huge step to get rid of PMDD. Please keep in touch and add your comments
Donna xxx