Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are chronic, hormone-based conditions, which can be life-changing for sufferers. Watch our video now and find out what the conditions are, the symptoms they cause, and how nursing staff can support those living with PMS and PMDD.
Find out more
- What are PMS and PMDD: read the RCN publication here.
-
National Association for Premenstrual
Syndromes
. - Promoting menstrual wellbeing: visit the RCN's clinical guide here.
- RCN Member Support Services including counselling services.
The NHS says if you need urgent advice you can:
- call a GP and ask for an emergency appointment
- call 111 out of hours (they will help you find the support and help you need)
- call a helpline, such as the Samaritans (call free on 116 123).
If you feel that you may be about to harm yourself, call 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E. Or you can ask someone else to call 999 or take you to A&E.
