PMS & PMDD Masterclass

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) effects about 90% of those who menstruate, with the neurodivergent population commonly experiencing more severe symptoms. Practitioners will come away with confidence and skill around: 🌟Diagnosis and differentiation. *Between PMS & PMDD *DSM guidelines, and specific considerations for the functional medicine practitioner 🌟Full review of physiological and psychological considerations: *Hormones *Nutrition and deficiencies *Methylation and histamine *Psychosocial 🌟Nuanced assessments for this patient group *Including sex, adrenal and thyroid hormones *Nutritional markers *Methylation and histamine 🌟Management beyond hormones *Neurotransmitter considerations *The impact of nutrition and deficiencies 🌟Identifying and understanding varying PMS & PMDD drivers *The varying roles of different hormones *Neurotransmitter considerations *The impact of nutrition and deficiencies 🌟Specific pathology and clinical assessments *Allowing for individualised diagnostic and treatment interventions *Including comprehensive hormonal and nutritional tests 🌟Management strategies: *Conventional interventions - Medications - Hormonal therapies - Functional medicine support indications and contraindications *Functional interventions, based on individual pathology and presentations - Dietary and lifestyle modifications - Supplement guidelines - Methylation optimisation - Specific herbal medicine interventions -- Including indications and contraindications 🌟Case studies and pathology examples *To solidify learning from Rhiannon's 20 years of clinical experience in this field 🤓 Practitioners eligible for 6 CPD points.