{"id":11725,"date":"2020-04-13T21:44:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T01:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=11725"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:25:28","slug":"premenstrual-issues-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/premenstrual-issues-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Premenstrual Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"See licensed Canadian doctors for PMS & PMDD treatment online","meta_description":"Suffering from premenstrual issues? Get advice and treatment options from the comfort of your home. Talk to a doctor online now.","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can a doctor treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

Yes, a Maple doctor can help you treat PMS and PMDD on Maple. A PMS or PMDD diagnosis can often be made after the doctor learns more about your history of physical and emotional discomfort around the time of your menstrual cycle. If you seem to be at risk for any other emotional or physical complications, the doctor may suggest further tests, either through Maple or in person.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n

You can visit our How it Works<\/a> page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?","accordion_intro":"

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the onset of physical and emotional discomfort approximately one week before the beginning of menstruation. Most notably, PMS can cause mood swings in the days leading up to menstruation. PMS symptoms usually disappear when menstruation begins.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?","accordion_intro":"

Premenstrual dysmorphic disorder is a period of severe emotional disturbance leading up to menstruation. PMDD causes symptoms of depression, anxiety and irritability that usually lessens when menstruation begins.<\/p>\n

Women with PMDD often experience serious declines in their mental health that make it difficult for them to carry out daily tasks and socialize with friends, family and colleagues.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is the difference between PMS and PMDD?","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and PMDD symptoms are similar, but the main difference is that PMDD symptoms are much more severe. PMS causes mild depression and manageable anxiety. As a result, PMS treatment can sometimes be as simple as making a few changes to everyday habits like exercise and diet.<\/p>\n

PMDD can cause feelings of deep anxiety and depression that are often hard to overcome, and sometimes lead people towards self harm. That\u2019s why antidepressants are often a recommended PMDD treatment.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of PMS and PMDD?","accordion_intro":"

PMS symptoms include:<\/p>\n