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PMDD Causes & Risks

Causes

The factors that cause PMDD are not known. Some possible causes of PMDD include:

  • Hormonal changes caused by high hormones in latter half of a normal (ovulatory) menstrual cycle
  • Traumatic life events
  • Stress

Microscopic View of Hormone Receptor

molecule and receptor
Menstruation causes many hormone changes which may play a role in PMDD.
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Risk Factors

The following factors increase your chance of developing PMDD:

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