Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, also known as PMDD, is a chronic and incapacitating menstrual condition that affects 2-10% of menstruating women. It causes distressing and often severe physical and psychological afflictions, typically persisting for around two weeks during the luteal phase. Issues related to PMDD include a widespread lack of acknowledgement of the condition as well as a deficiency in adequate and available support for those affected by it.
Balance is an app created to help individuals with PMDD navigate their condition through a holistic approach. It offers daily nutritional and lifestyle recommendations tailored to one's cycle, daily maramataka advice, menstrual cycle, mood, and symptom tracking, as well as information about the condition itself and various treatment options beyond pharmaceutical drugs. Balance also provides users with a platform to connect with others online or by joining their local PMDD support group, enabling them to share experiences, seek advice, ask for help, and feel a sense of community.
