Is PMS really “all in your head”? 🤔

In this Fact or Fiction episode of the Gyno Gurus Women’s Health Podcast, we break down one of the most dismissive myths in women’s health—and replace it with actual physiology.

We dive into what’s really driving PMS and PMDD, from hormonal signaling and progesterone sensitivity to neurotransmitters like serotonin. We also explore evidence-based treatments (including SSRIs) and emerging options like low-dose naltrexone (LDN)—what’s backed by science, what’s overstated, and what deserves more research. If you’ve ever been told PMS is “just stress” or “in your head,” this episode is for you.

👇 Chapters below so you can jump right to what matters most to you.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 PMS - It's All in Your Head?!

02:18 - Causes & Treatments of PMS & PMDD

06:44 - Progesterone & PMS

09:50 - SSRIs as a Treatment for PMS

10:58 - Our Final Assessment on PMS & PMDD

11:28 - Low Dose Naltrexone for PMS

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