The author experiences premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which affects 1-7% of menstruating individuals, including trans men and nonbinary people, causing severe emotional and physical changes. Treatments like SSRIs and birth control can help, but the diagnosis skews towards viewing the symptoms as a mental illness, thereby potentially causing unnecessary distress. Some bioethicists believe it reflects societal stress on women, rather than a mental condition. While medical support is vital, addressing societal pressures may offer better solutions.

Nearly half of cyber leaders claim they’ve hidden a material cybersecurity incident from their board – IT Brew
Nearly half of cyber leaders claim they’ve hidden a material cybersecurity incident from their board IT Brew