r/science • u/CookMotor • Nov 02 '24

Neuroscience In a First, Scientists Found Structural, Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation

https://www.sciencealert.com/in-a-first-scientists-found-structural-brain-wide-changes-during-menstruation
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u/determinedpopoto Nov 02 '24

It would be legitimately a life saver for me. I have PMDD that makes me intensely suicidal on top of OCD and PTSD. It's like my brain is just built to want to die. So far the only option doctors will entertain is nonstop birth control to skip periods. It would be life changing to have some sort of medicine or therapy for it other than BC.

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u/huxandkisses Nov 03 '24

Please don't listen to the person who told you to go to a naturopath. They are not doctors and are only interested in getting as much money out of you as they can.

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u/Docpdx Nov 03 '24

Atually in many states we are and have full prescribing rights. Just FYI.c

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u/TravFromTechSupport Nov 03 '24

Yeah and chiropractors are technically doctors.

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u/Big-Show2148 Nov 03 '24

So is Dr Pepper.