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Aug 27, 20252 min read

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Is PMDD Just "Bad PMS"? Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Is PMDD Just "Bad PMS"? Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

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Explore Mental Wellness

On Monday, our Medical Director Louise presented at the RANZCP Congress with the Women’s Psychiatry Network on something deceptively simple but often overlooked in inpatient care - menstrual history.

In a women’s only IPU, this should be routine. It is not.

The audit performed in collaboration with her Alfred colleague Dr Yida Zhou, explored how often menstrual history is actually documented, and whether it meaningfully informs assessment and management.

Hormonal transitions, cycle-related mood changes, PMDD, perimenopause - these are not niche considerations. They shape presentation, risk and treatment response in ways that are still too often missed.

If we do not ask, we miss it.

This work reflects a broader shift toward more precise, biologically informed psychiatry for women - where details that have long been overlooked are recognised as essential to good care.

Proud to see this being presented on a national stage.

#WomensMentalHealth #Psychiatry #RANZCP #PMDD #Perimenopause #HormonesAndMentalHealth #ClinicalAudit #WomensPsychiatry #Lunea

On Monday, our Medical Director Louise presented at the RANZCP Congress with the Women’s Psychiatry Network on something deceptively simple but often overlooked in inpatient care - menstrual history.

In a women’s only IPU, this should be routine. It is not.

The audit performed in collaboration with her Alfred colleague Dr Yida Zhou, explored how often menstrual history is actually documented, and whether it meaningfully informs assessment and management.

Hormonal transitions, cycle-related mood changes, PMDD, perimenopause - these are not niche considerations. They shape presentation, risk and treatment response in ways that are still too often missed.

If we do not ask, we miss it.

This work reflects a broader shift toward more precise, biologically informed psychiatry for women - where details that have long been overlooked are recognised as essential to good care.

Proud to see this being presented on a national stage.

#WomensMentalHealth #Psychiatry #RANZCP #PMDD #Perimenopause #HormonesAndMentalHealth #ClinicalAudit #WomensPsychiatry #Lunea

Sertraline in pregnancy - what you need to know.

Sertraline is one of the most studied SSRIs in pregnancy, and for many women its benefits outweigh the risks.
Untreated depression and anxiety carry real risks too - including poorer sleep, higher stress hormones, and challenges with bonding after birth.

Decisions are never one-size-fits-all. Dose, timing, prior response, and symptom severity all matter.

Here's how we typically approach it:
- Start low, go slow, and monitor closely - especially in the third trimester and early postpartum.
- If sertraline has helped you before, that history matters.
- Breastfeeding is commonly compatible - infant monitoring focuses on feeding, weight and alertness.

Having a plan reduces worry and helps you notice benefits sooner.
Talk to your team early - so you don't white-knuckle the first, second, third or fourth trimester alone.
📎 References: ACOG Perinatal Mental Health CPG No. 5, 2023; NICE CG192, updated 2020.
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#PerinatalMentalHealth #SertralineInPregnancy #PostpartumMentalHealth #MaternalMentalHealth #AntenatalDepression #PrenatalAnxiety #LuneaPsychiatry #WomensMentalHealth #Telepsychiatry #OnlinePsychiatrist #AustralianWomen #EvidenceBased #MindfulPregnancy #MothersMentalHealth

Sertraline in pregnancy - what you need to know.

Sertraline is one of the most studied SSRIs in pregnancy, and for many women its benefits outweigh the risks.
Untreated depression and anxiety carry real risks too - including poorer sleep, higher stress hormones, and challenges with bonding after birth.

Decisions are never one-size-fits-all. Dose, timing, prior response, and symptom severity all matter.

Here's how we typically approach it:
- Start low, go slow, and monitor closely - especially in the third trimester and early postpartum.
- If sertraline has helped you before, that history matters.
- Breastfeeding is commonly compatible - infant monitoring focuses on feeding, weight and alertness.

Having a plan reduces worry and helps you notice benefits sooner.
Talk to your team early - so you don't white-knuckle the first, second, third or fourth trimester alone.
📎 References: ACOG Perinatal Mental Health CPG No. 5, 2023; NICE CG192, updated 2020.
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#PerinatalMentalHealth #SertralineInPregnancy #PostpartumMentalHealth #MaternalMentalHealth #AntenatalDepression #PrenatalAnxiety #LuneaPsychiatry #WomensMentalHealth #Telepsychiatry #OnlinePsychiatrist #AustralianWomen #EvidenceBased #MindfulPregnancy #MothersMentalHealth

You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time.
That's not a contradiction - that's just being human.
At Lunea, we meet you exactly where you are. No judgment. No pressure to have it all figured out. Just thoughtful, specialist psychiatric care designed around you.

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#WomensMentalHealth #YouAreEnough #LuneaPsychiatry #Telepsychiatry #MentalWellbeing #SelfCompassion #AustralianWomen #OnlinePsychiatrist #HormonalHealth #MindfulLiving #HealingJourney #WorkInProgress

You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time.
That's not a contradiction - that's just being human.
At Lunea, we meet you exactly where you are. No judgment. No pressure to have it all figured out. Just thoughtful, specialist psychiatric care designed around you.

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#WomensMentalHealth #YouAreEnough #LuneaPsychiatry #Telepsychiatry #MentalWellbeing #SelfCompassion #AustralianWomen #OnlinePsychiatrist #HormonalHealth #MindfulLiving #HealingJourney #WorkInProgress

You don't have to figure it out on your own.
Whether it's sleep, mood, hormones or something you haven't quite found the words for yet - Lunea connects Australian women with specialist psychiatric care from home.
Evidence-based. Telehealth. Built for women.
🔹 Book a consultation at lunea.com.au
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#WomensMentalHealth #Telepsychiatry #LuneaPsychiatry #OnlinePsychiatrist #AustralianWomen #MentalWellbeing #HormonalHealth #Perimenopause #PMDD #AnxietySupport #DepressionSupport #YouAreNotAlone

You don't have to figure it out on your own.
Whether it's sleep, mood, hormones or something you haven't quite found the words for yet - Lunea connects Australian women with specialist psychiatric care from home.
Evidence-based. Telehealth. Built for women.
🔹 Book a consultation at lunea.com.au
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#WomensMentalHealth #Telepsychiatry #LuneaPsychiatry #OnlinePsychiatrist #AustralianWomen #MentalWellbeing #HormonalHealth #Perimenopause #PMDD #AnxietySupport #DepressionSupport #YouAreNotAlone

Difficulty falling asleep.
Waking at 3am and can't get back to rest.
Feeling wired but exhausted.

Insomnia is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - symptoms in women's psychiatry. Sleep disturbance can be both a symptom and a driver of mental ill health:
- Perinatal and postpartum: hormonal shifts and night feeds destabilise circadian rhythms.
- PMDD and perimenopause: fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone alter serotonin and melatonin regulation.
- Depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder all disturb sleep-wake balance.

Long-term insomnia increases risk for depression, irritability, impaired concentration and relapse of mood disorders.

CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) remains first-line, but medication can play a role when sleep loss worsens psychiatric stability. Addressing the underlying cause - not just the symptom - is key.

💤 Notice new insomnia lasting weeks? Track your cycle, review caffeine and alcohol, and speak with your GP or psychiatrist. Sleep is a vital sign.
🔹 Book a consultation at Lunea to explore underlying mood, anxiety or hormonal factors affecting your sleep.
👉 lunea.com.au

#Insomnia #WomensMentalHealth #Perimenopause #PMDD #PostpartumMentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #SleepHealth #HormonalHealth #TraumaInformedCare #Telepsychiatry #LuneaPsychiatry #OnlinePsychiatrist #AustralianWomen #MentalWellbeing

Difficulty falling asleep.
Waking at 3am and can't get back to rest.
Feeling wired but exhausted.

Insomnia is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - symptoms in women's psychiatry. Sleep disturbance can be both a symptom and a driver of mental ill health:
- Perinatal and postpartum: hormonal shifts and night feeds destabilise circadian rhythms.
- PMDD and perimenopause: fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone alter serotonin and melatonin regulation.
- Depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder all disturb sleep-wake balance.

Long-term insomnia increases risk for depression, irritability, impaired concentration and relapse of mood disorders.

CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) remains first-line, but medication can play a role when sleep loss worsens psychiatric stability. Addressing the underlying cause - not just the symptom - is key.

💤 Notice new insomnia lasting weeks? Track your cycle, review caffeine and alcohol, and speak with your GP or psychiatrist. Sleep is a vital sign.
🔹 Book a consultation at Lunea to explore underlying mood, anxiety or hormonal factors affecting your sleep.
👉 lunea.com.au

#Insomnia #WomensMentalHealth #Perimenopause #PMDD #PostpartumMentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #SleepHealth #HormonalHealth #TraumaInformedCare #Telepsychiatry #LuneaPsychiatry #OnlinePsychiatrist #AustralianWomen #MentalWellbeing

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