In May 2019, a new disorder was added to the World Health Organisation's list of diseases. 

PMDD only affects women and causes severe irritability, anxiety and depression. On average it takes an Australian woman 12 years to be diagnosed. 

CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Gemma Bath 

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie 

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri 

Thanks to our special guests:

Jo Cisternino, who has Pre-Menstrual Dysphoria Disorder.

Obstetrics Gynaecologist Dr Andrea Chisholm. www.health.harvard.edu/blog/premenstrual-dysphoria-disorder-its-biology-not-a-behavior-choice-2017053011768&sa=D&ust=1574534192377000&usg=AOvVaw1joHTVL9JBOOtotcQtNW2U

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