Does PMDD continue after menopause?
PMDD and premenstrual symptoms, in general, stop after menopause. Natural menopause, the time of a woman’s last menstrual period, occurs in the U.S. at an average age of 51 years but this can range from the late 40’s to the late 50’s. Of course, menopause can occur earlier if the ovaries are removed surgically or become nonfunctional for some other reason. Remember that other conditions can cause symptoms similar to those of PMDD and those may well persist after menopause. Also, some women who go on hormone replacement therapy after menopause experience premenstrual-like symptoms.
