A few sessions later, she was diagnosed with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD, a disorder that is described as a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). These along with some hormonal medicines could work initially, and are the right way to begin coping with PMDD,” says psychologist Sanskriti Jithani. An extension to mood disorder, the treatment differs and is affected by serotonin dysregulation, explains psychiatrist Dr. R K Srivastava, Head of Department, Mental Health and Max Patparganj. However, this ailment brings us to a larger question of whether women should be given paid leaves during their menstrual cycles or ‘menstrual leave’. Nike, is one of the bigger brands that has included ‘menstrual leave’ in their Code of Conduct in 2007.

Source: Indian Express January 06, 2019 07:07 UTC