On the final day of PMDD Awareness Month, Evelyn, the UK-based women’s health startup, is calling time on the silence surrounding severe premenstrual disorders. New data from their latest survey of over 400 women reveals a staggering picture of suffering, self-reliance, and systemic failure, where those living with PMDD are managing life-altering symptoms alone, often without medical support.
The survey focused on women with a formal diagnosis or strong suspicion of PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), a condition affecting up to 1 in 20 women of reproductive age. What it reveals is both deeply personal and politically urgent.
Life is disrupted every single month
The emotional and psychological toll is undeniable:
- 86% say they “feel like a different person” before their period.
- 77% experience emotional breakdowns.
- 60% suffer from severe depression that disrupts their daily life.
- Over half (53%) have experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings.
“These aren’t just bad moods or cramps. This is identity-altering, career-threatening, relationship-breaking suffering,” says Bonnie Hatcher, co-founder of Evelyn. “And yet most women are told to ‘ride it out’, or worse, that it’s all in their head.”
True healthcare is missing
When it comes to seeking support:
- 61% turn to social media.
- 41% rely on Google.
- Just 31% speak to their GP.
- 1 in 4 have never found a reliable source of help at all.
“These statistics should scare everyone,” says Jared Williams, Evelyn’s co-founder. “Women are dealing with medical-grade suffering, and they’re not going to doctors because they’ve lost trust. Evelyn was founded to rebuild that trust, with products that are evidence-based, accessible and rooted in real empathy.”
It’s not just hormones, it’s a health crisis
The survey reveals a strong link between PMDD and other often-overlooked conditions:
- 39% also live with ADHD
- 23% have IBS, and 23% are autistic
- 21% suffer from migraines
- 17% have endometriosis, 12% have PCOS, and 15% report PTSD
This constellation of co-morbidities points to deeper systemic issues in how women’s health is understood…or, perhaps more accurately, ignored.
Breaking the Cycle of Mistrust
Evelyn is building a new model for women’s health; one that values evidence without hormones, truth without shame, and support without judgement.
Evelyn’s 3-part supplement routine is a clinically-informed, non-hormonal solution, formulated to address the root causes of PMS and PMDD. But more than that, Evelyn aims to be the trusted voice women turn to from the moment they know something’s not right.
“Awareness is a start,” says Williams. “But action is what matters now.”
About Evelyn Health
Evelyn is a premium, evidence-based women’s health brand dedicated to transforming how women manage PMDD and PMS. By combining scientific research with natural, non-hormonal solutions, Evelyn provides trusted resources and effective supplements designed to help women take control of their menstrual health, improve mood, and feel their best every cycle.
