Did you know that your body’s natural rhythms can affect premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? A recent study found that women with PMS and PMDD often have lower melatonin (a hormone that helps you sleep), higher body temperature at night, and worse sleep quality compared to women without these conditions. These changes in sleep and body temperature might make PMS and PMDD symptoms harder to manage. Understanding how these rhythms work could help improve treatments for women going through these challenges. This study shows why it’s important to pay attention to sleep, hormones, and body temperature when caring for women with PMS and PMDD.
Biological rhythms in premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a systematic review.