Further, low levels of estrogen are linked to low levels of serotonin (happy hormone). She revealed, “Lower estrogen levels around menstruation increases vulnerability to psychosis/psychosis like condition impacts on memory are reported. In addition to emotional disturbances, there are also direct biological changes evidenced.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is another chronic psychological disorder severely affecting their normal functioning.” The statistics vary in the population but 3% to 8% of women have been found to have premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with common symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, nervousness, excessive sweating. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Ambika Chawla, Clinical Psychologist at LISSUN, shared, “Physical discomfort like breast tenderness, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, cramps around the time of menstruation is associated with increased psychological distress, mood swings, irritability, reduced concentration, interpersonal conflicts etc. Here's how menstrual disorders change women's brains, affecting their mental and emotional wellness (Photo by Alexander Sergienko on Unsplash) Many people are unaware of the profound ways in which menstrual disorders can change women's brains, leading to a range of symptoms that can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Menstrual disorders can impact women's mental and emotional wellness and no matter if menstruation happens monthly to women, the experience remains unique to each where there is a never-ending list of concerns women undergo before and during menstruation, starting from irritability to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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