PMDD Diagnosis: Why It Takes So Long, and Who Can Actually Help
From The Sirona Health Podcast: PMDD, Hormones & Mental Health · 8:13
Show by Dr Georgina Standen
Why does it so often take years to get a PMDD diagnosis — and once you suspect it, who should you actually go and see? In this episode, Dr Georgina Standen explains why this condition falls through the gaps in the healthcare system, and how to find a clinician who can actually help.In this episode:Why PMDD diagnosis is genuinely complex — hormone tests are usually normal, and treatment has to be individualisedWhy so many women aren't believed the first time they raise their symptomsHow PMDD sits between gynaecology, psychiatry and general practice — and why that gap slows diagnosis downWhat GPs, gynaecologists and psychiatrists are each trained to spot, and where the gaps areWhat actually matters most when choosing who to see — and why it's rarely about job titleA full transcript of this episode is available above.The Sirona Health Podcast is hosted by Dr Georgina Standen, GP and founder of Sirona Health, a specialist women's health practice. Further information: sironahealth.co.uk This podcast is for general information only and doesn't replace individual medical advice — please speak to your GP or a specialist about your own symptoms. If you're struggling, please reach out for support.
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