Women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) often face prejudice, incur higher health care costs than those with mild to moderate PMS, and require specific medical treatment. Learn coping and communication strategies for navigating PMDD yourself or supporting those you love with the condition.

Dr. Cassie Irwin, ND, works with soul-led women who are ready to expand their intuition and calibrate to their ultimate state of being.
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Sometimes hormones can make you feel lousy—but you aren’t powerless. You simply have to change a few dance steps.

Lisa Petty, PhD, is a health advocate, writer, and educator who aspires to be the healthiest possible version of her human self.

Hormones

For up to 10 percent of women, period problems can be caused by an increasingly common condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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Heidi Fritz, MA, ND, is a research fellow and practices at the Bolton Naturopathic Clinic and the Springdale Medical Centre in Brampton, Ontario.

Menstrual Cramps

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Lily Dawn Robertson is a health practitioner and freelance writer in Parksville, BC.

Yoga

Take control of premenstrual symptoms

David Hastings Lloyd is an acupuncturist and herbalist registered in Ontario. He is a traditional martial art and healing lineage holder. whitecranemedicine.com

It doesn't have to be part of your cycle

Natasha Turner, ND, founded Clear Medicine, a wellness boutique offering medical programs involving an ND, MD, and/or fitness expert. Her new book is <a href="http://amzn.to/2liasSj">The Hormone Diet</a> (Random House, 2009).

Rita Bayer is a freelance writer and editor in BC.

Herbal Remedies

Rhonda Dorren, BSc Pharm, is a licensed pharmacist, author, and lecturer on the topics of complementary and alternative therapies. rhondadorren.com.

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Mark Stengler, ND, is a naturopathic doctor and author of 16 books including <a href="http://amzn.to/2mFKmMI" target="_blank">Prescription for Natural Cures</a> (Turner, 2016).

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Carolyn DeMarco specializes in women's health and alternative medicine. She is the author of Take Charge of Your Body: Women's Health Advisor.

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