Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are chronic, hormone-based conditions, which can be life-changing for sufferers. 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.
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- Promoting menstrual wellbeing: visit the RCN's clinical guide here.
- RCN Member Support Services including counselling services.
The 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.
