Reality TV star Vicky Pattison opens up about her personal battle with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a debilitating condition that goes far beyond typical PMS symptoms. She candidly discusses the physical and emotional toll it's taken on her life, and how finally getting diagnosed changed everything.
Vicky also shares her experience with egg freezing, offering an honest perspective on the process, the emotions involved, and why she made this important decision for her future. Her vulnerability about fertility and planning for motherhood will resonate with many listeners navigating similar choices.
Vicky’s new show ‘Maybe, Baby?’ is available to stream now on Channel 4.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 What Is PMDD? Understanding the Symptoms
03:16 Two Weeks of Hell: Living with PMDD
05:51 Five Years to Get a Diagnosis: Medical Gaslighting
08:13 \"Just a Period\" - How Doctors Dismissed My Pain
10:21 The Social Media Diagnosis That Changed Everything
12:16 Finally Heard: Getting My PMDD Diagnosis
14:46 Why Boys Need to Learn About Periods
17:31 Antidepressants for PMDD: The Treatment Dilemma
20:36 Navigating PMDD as a Couple
24:11 Maybe Baby: Our Fertility Journey on TV
27:01 Freezing My Eggs at 35: Taking Control
30:31 The Hate I Got for Freezing My Eggs
33:16 One Message That Made It All Worth It
37:21 Can You Be a Good Mum with PMDD?
42:01 Feel Your Feels: My Wellness Advice
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