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Do Women With PCOS Get Heavier PMS or PMDD?
Dr. Emily Smith
Functional Medicine
February 2, 2026
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) presents as a drastically scaled-up, life-stopping depressive version of standard PMS. Because of profound hormonal imbalances draining internal magnesium deposits, it's very common for women living with PCOS to experience intense anxiety spells leading up to their cycles.
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