Periods, PMS and PMDD

Changing periods, heavy bleeding, PMS and PMDD: what's typical, what isn't and what can help.

Are heavy periods normal in perimenopause?

Periods often change as you approach menopause, and heavier bleeding is common. How to tell if yours count as heavy, what can cause them, the treatments on offer and when to see your GP.

3 November 2026 5 min read

Periods, PMS and PMDD

What is PMDD, and how is it different from PMS?

PMDD is a much more severe form of PMS that can seriously affect mood in the weeks before a period. How it differs, the signs, the treatments the NHS lists and where to get help.

1 November 2026 3 min read

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