People with PMDD may be more likely to have uncontrolled eating in the late luteal phase of the menstrual cycle when compared to people without PMDD, particularly in regard to sweet foods.[1] This may be a coping strategy for psychological stress as well as a response to hormonal fluctuations and (potentially) abnormal leptin levels.[2][3] PMDD also increases the risk for alcohol consumption[4] and may even affect alccohol sensitivity during the luteal phase.[5]
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