Why Do I Feel So Different Before My Period? Part 2 of PMS vs PMDD

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Liv Nono discussing her PMDD diagnosis journey and the science behind PMDD compared to PMS.

In this episode (Part 2 of PMDD vs PMS), I interview Liv Nono, co-founder of Velora Salud, about her PMDD diagnosis journey. She tell us all she has learned so far, from tracking her cyclical symptoms to the challenges of getting proper care early. Of course, we discuss the science behind PMDD, so you can understand exactly what differentiates it from PMS. We cover treatment options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological options like the Nettle headband, therapy, and lifestyle changes. To learn more about Velora's mission to build Spanish-language support and peer communities, go to velorasalud.com References available upon request.

People in this episode

Host: fairleycarmen9

Guest: Liv Nono

Topics covered

• PMDD
• PMS
• cyclical symptoms
• treatment options
• mental health
• women's health

Keywords

• PMDD
• PMS
• symptoms
• treatment
• Velora Salud
• mental health
• therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Velora Salud

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