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IAPMD is a lifeline of support, information, and resources for anyone affected by premenstrual disorders such as PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and PME (Premenstrual Exacerbation of an underlying health condition). IAPMD is a lifeline of support, information, and resources for anyone, anywhere affected by Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME) of underlying disorders.

10/12/2026

Join us tomorrow for a practical look at what the research actually tells us about nutrition and PMDs, with Dr. Tara Zeitoun, nutritional scientist.

Patients are increasingly asking whether changing their diet or taking supplements can help with premenstrual disorders, but separating evidence-based advice from the abundance of nutrition information online can be challenging.

📅 Tomorrow, October 13, 2026
🕐 12 PM ET
💻 Virtual
🎟 Webinar = $15.00 | Webinar + CPD = $25 (plus Eventbrite fees)
🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evidence-based-nutrition-for-pmds-tickets-2002149706669?aff=oddtdtcreator

More details: https://www.iapmd.org/upcoming-events/evidence-based-nutrition-for-pmds

Please note: Eventbrite has decided not to implement in-app purchases for paid online events. This means tickets must be purchased from a web browser on desktop or mobile.

Attendance qualifies for 1 CPD credit. Participants who require official documentation for their records or licensing body may obtain a certificate for a $10 fee.

A recording of the webinar will be available to those who register.

IAPMD Professional Community members can attend the live webinar at no cost using their member discount code. Log in to the Members Hub to access your code (valid until Oct 13).

We have a limited number of free access tickets for anyone experiencing financial hardship. Please email [email protected] for more information.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this week's Self-Care Series prompt is about what we do with our good days.

With PMDD or PME, the weeks when you finally feel like yourself again can turn into a sprint. Laundry, emails, plans you had to cancel, everything that piled up. And by the time symptoms come back around, you're already running on empty.

This week, try protecting a little of that good energy for you. A walk, a friend, a hobby you've missed, an afternoon with nothing on the calendar.

What's something that fills you up on a good day? Share in the comments.

10/07/2026

Ever noticed a mood shift after starting the pill? You're not imagining it, and you're not alone.

New research looked at over 3,500 oral contraceptive users and found that negative mood on the pill clusters in people with a few specific vulnerabilities: a history of hormone-related depression (like postpartum depression or PMDD), earlier or prior depression, or higher genetic risk for depression.

This doesn't mean people with these histories can't take the pill. Many do without significant mood changes. But it may mean closer monitoring, more personalized counseling, and knowing your options matter.

Swipe through for what the research found, and questions worth bringing to your next appointment. 📋

If your mood has shifted on the pill, what did you notice first? Share in the comments if you're comfortable. 💛

Read the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42090064/

Source: Kiewa, J., Lind, P., Hickie, I. et al. Poor mood after oral contraceptive use is associated with increased vulnerability to peripartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and higher genetic risk for depression. Arch Womens Ment Health 29, 71 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-026-01708-z

10/05/2026

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and we want to make sure the mental health impact of premenstrual disorders is part of the conversation.

Premenstrual disorders, including PMDD and PME, affect an estimated 1 in 20 people, or about 115 million worldwide.

Too often, severe premenstrual symptoms are dismissed as "just PMS," minimized, or misunderstood. But for people living with PMDD and PME, changes in mood, thinking, and emotional wellbeing can be severe and can have a profound impact on relationships, work, school, and daily life.

No matter how your symptoms show up, your experience deserves to be taken seriously.

If you've ever felt unseen or misunderstood because of your symptoms, you belong here too.

Share this with someone who needs to hear it 💛

10/03/2026

A lot of us have an inner voice that turns PMDD or PME symptoms into judgments about who we are. Fatigue, irritability, and trouble concentrating start to feel like personal failings instead of what they are: symptoms.

Missed a deadline? "I'm useless." Snapped at someone you love? "I'm a bad partner." Couldn't get out of bed? "I'm weak."

This week's Self-Care Series prompt: swap the story. The next time a harsh thought shows up about a symptom, try rewriting it with compassion instead. Not "I'm failing at everything," but "I'm getting through a hard week, and that's enough."

And if you're supporting someone with PMDD or PME, this matters for you too. How we talk about symptoms shapes how people talk to themselves.

Share a swap you've made in the comments. Sometimes seeing someone else's helps you find your own. 💛

10/02/2026

Living with a premenstrual disorder takes real strength, and so much of that work happens quietly, month after month. Having people beside you who choose to learn, listen, and show up can make a real difference.

To the supporters... thank you. And to everyone living with a premenstrual disorder, you deserve that kind of support.

Tag someone who shows up for you. 💛

09/28/2026

Patients are increasingly asking whether changing their diet or taking supplements can help with premenstrual disorders, but separating evidence-based advice from the abundance of nutrition information online can be challenging.

Join Dr. Tara Zeitoun, nutritional scientist, for a practical look at what the research actually tells us about nutrition and PMDs.

💻 Virtual Webinar
🗓️ October 13, 2026
🕰️ 12pm ET
🎟️ $15 for the webinar, or $25 with CPD credit (plus Eventbrite fees)
🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evidence-based-nutrition-for-pmds-tickets-2002149706669?aff=oddtdtcreator

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attendance qualifies for 1 CPD credit. Participants who require official documentation for their records or licensing body may obtain a certificate for a $10 fee.

More details: https://www.iapmd.org/upcoming-events/evidence-based-nutrition-for-pmds

We have a limited number of tickets for anyone experiencing financial hardship. Please email [email protected] for more information.

09/26/2026

You've probably heard of triggers, the small things that pull you into distress. Glimmers are the opposite: small cues that bring a flicker of calm, safety, or joy, even for a moment.

A glimmer might be sunlight through a window, a specific song, your pet leaning into you, the first sip of something warm. They're easy to overlook, especially on days when PMDD or PME makes everything feel harder than it should.

This week's Self-Care Series prompt: notice your glimmers. Name a few from this past week, and start keeping a running list for the days you need a reminder that comfort is still findable.

Share one of yours in the comments, sometimes reading someone else's glimmer helps you notice your own.

09/24/2026

New peer-reviewed research has mapped cyclical su***de risk across the full menstrual cycle in people with premenstrual disorders for the first time. The study tracked suicidal and self-harm ideation daily across two full menstrual cycles, finding that risk peaks in the late luteal phase, improves at me**es onset, and rises again around ovulation.

Disclosure: This study was conducted in collaboration with IAPMD. The principal investigator for the study, Dr. Jennifer Gordon, serves as Chair of IAPMD's Clinical Advisory Board. The authors reported no competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have influenced the research.
Swipe to see what they found and why it matters.

Read the full study now - link in bio!

If you are struggling, crisis support is available worldwide at findahelpline.com

Source: Ly, M., Zorzini, G., Wahl, T., Chenji, S., MacDonald, S., & Gordon, J.L. (2026). Prospective daily evidence of cyclic suicidality and self-harm in premenstrual disorders

09/21/2026

Trigger warning: this post touches on suicidal thoughts and crisis.

Managing PMDD or PME can bring you to places that feel impossible to climb out of. If that's where you are right now, please know you don't have to face it alone.

IAPMD's peer support groups are free, moderated, and open to anyone affected by PMDD or PME. Find one at iapmd.org/support.

If you're in immediate crisis, HelpGuide.org's Find Help page connects you to crisis lines and support in your region.

You are not alone in this. 💛

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