Aug 16, 2026 · 22 min · 10 segments
Jennifer Horgan and Dr. Orla Conlon, an expert in obstetrics and gynecology, join Anna for a discussion on PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Jennifer shares her personal experience while Dr. Orla…
Orla ConlonGuest
Jennifer HorganGuest
Anna GearyHost
Many women notice changes in their mood and diet in the weeks before their period.
But what happens when those changes become debilitating? PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is a severe and often misunderstood condition, but it affects approximately one in 20 women.
The extreme mood changes caused by PMDD can impact women's work, relationships and beyond.
Jennifer Horgan is on the line now to tell us what it's like to live with the condition.
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Many women notice changes in their mood and diet in the weeks before their period.
But what happens when those changes become debilitating? PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is a severe and often misunderstood condition, but it affects approximately one in 20 women.
The extreme mood changes caused by PMDD can impact women's work, relationships and beyond.
Jennifer Horgan is on the line now to tell us what it's like to live with the condition.
