Stress affects far more than how we feel emotionally, and growing research suggests it may also influence menstrual health. This article explores what we actually know about stress and the menstrual cycle, why working patterns matter, and why employers need to look beyond resilience and consider the way work itself is designed.

Is PMDD genetic? A landmark study involving more than 72,000 women offers fascinating new clues. Discover what the research reveals about genetics, the brain, hormones and why some women experience severe premenstrual symptoms while others don't.

A practical on-demand webinar exploring how PMDD can affect working life, with guidance for anyone navigating symptoms at work and managers wanting to offer better support.

If you’re applying for PIP and have been asked to provide a letter from your employer, this free guide will help you understand what to ask for, what the letter should include, and how to make sure it reflects the real impact of PMDD. Inside, you’ll find practical guidance, example wording, and templates to make the process feel clearer and less overwhelming.

Is PMDD a disability? The answer is not a neat yes or no, and that uncertainty can make you feel even more alone when work is already hard. But if PMDD has a substantial, long-term impact on your ability to function, especially at work, you may be protected under UK and US law. In this article, I’ll walk you through what those protections can look like in real life, plus what to do if you have been dismissed, penalised, or treated unfairly.

PMDD can make work feel impossible some weeks, especially when brain fog, low mood, and overwhelm hit at the same time. This article explores how AI can act as practical cognitive support during low-capacity days, helping with communication, prioritising, and meeting follow-up. It’s not about pushing through. It’s about reducing load, protecting confidence, and finding realistic ways to stay in work while living with cyclical hormonal health challenges.

PMDD can make work feel ten times harder, especially when you’re expected to show up like nothing’s going on. This guide is a practical, workplace-real companion for navigating symptoms, protecting your confidence, and getting the right support in place. Whether you’re managing PMDD yourself or supporting someone who is, you’ll find clear guidance, helpful language, and next steps you can use straight away.

In this article, we share a real story from one of our community members. They’ve opened up about their journey with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) in the workplace, and it’s something many of us can relate to.

A practical guide to Personal Independent Payment for PMDD, with information and guidance to strengthen your application.

Talking to your manager about a menstrual health condition can feel daunting, especially when you’re worried about how you’ll be perceived. This guide shares practical advice to help you prepare for the conversation, explain how your symptoms affect you at work and explore the support or adjustments that could make things easier.

Menstrual and hormonal health can have a real impact on how people feel and function at work, yet many employees still manage symptoms in silence. This article explores what a genuinely menstrual-friendly workplace looks like, from manager confidence and flexibility to policies, facilities and culture change.

What happens when PMDD, autism and sensory processing overlap? In this guest article, Laura shares her lived experience of hormonal change, sensory overwhelm and interoception, alongside an updated look at what more recent research is beginning to tell us about autism, menstrual health and PMDD.

In this guest post, one of our community members shares her experience of navigating surgical menopause at work, along with the ways she supports herself through the challenges it can bring.