Research shows that appx 85 percent of women experience one pms symptom every month, and 5-10 percent even experience pmdd pre menstrual dysphoric disorder, a much more severe form of pms that may need hospital admission. Join me and the guest cohost for the episode as we discuss a topic that affects all of us, directly or indirectly. The guest co-host of today’s episode is rukayyah abdulrasheeed, the current regional assistant for Africa of IFMSA-Scora, a sexual and reproductive health right advocate and gender equality advocate. We discuss the basics of the menstrual cycle, how each phase affects mood productivity and mental health, hacks to help you navigate each phase, and finally we answer some of your submitted questions. Find Rukayyah on twitter @super_ladyR and Instagram @i_am_adunni_ade Follow the show on twitter @_bettermedaily and instagram @bettermedailypod to be on the in about news and just the whole situation. Remember to subscribe, rate and share.