General Discussions

I’m a 20-year-old woman and have had my period since I was 11. Over the past year and a half, my period symptoms have become much more intense. I’ve started experiencing frequent migraines, lower back pain, and, most noticeably, extreme mood swings before and during my period. I know that mood swings are a common PMS symptom, but mine feel much more intense than they used to and are starting to interfere with my daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.

Has anyone else experienced severe mood swings during their period or before their period? Could this be related to PMS, PMDD, or hormonal changes? And what treatments or lifestyle changes have actually helped manage these unpredictable mood changes?