Sirona Health Podcast

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Evidence-based conversations about women’s hormones, mental health and wellbeing, hosted by GP Dr Georgina Standen. Translating the latest research into practical, compassionate advice to help you better understand your health

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Diagnosis - Why It Takes So Long, and Who Can Actually Help

    Why does it so often take years to get a PMDD diagnosis — and once you suspect it, who should you actually go and see? In this episode, Dr Georgina Standen explains why this condition falls through the gaps in the healthcare system, and how to find a clinician who can actually help. In this episode: Why PMDD diagnosis is genuinely complex — hormone tests are usually normal, and treatment has to be individualisedWhy so many women aren't believed the first time they raise their symptomsHow PMDD sits between gynaecology, psychiatry and general practice — and why that gap slows diagnosis downWhat GPs, gynaecologists and psychiatrists are each trained to spot, and where the gaps areWhat actually matters most when choosing who to see — and why it's rarely about job titleA full transcript of this episode is available above. Sirona Health Podcast is hosted by Dr Georgina Standen, GP and founder of Sirona Health (sironahealth.co.uk), a specialist women's health practice covering menopause, PMS/PMDD and teen health. Book a consultation at sironahealth.co.uk. This podcast is for general information only and doesn't replace individual medical advice — please speak to your GP or a specialist about your own symptoms. If you're struggling, please reach out for support.

  2. 5d ago

    Diagnosing PMS vs PMDD and Getting a Diagnosis: How PMS and PMDD Are Actually Diagnosed, and What Cycle Mapping Adds

    There's no blood test for PMS or PMDD — so how do you actually get diagnosed? In this episode, Dr Georgina Standen walks through the real diagnostic process, and introduces cycle mapping, a tool that goes far beyond simply tracking your period. In this episode: Why diagnosis relies on daily tracking rather than a single test — and why two full cycles mattersThe screening tools and diagnostic criteria doctors actually use (PSST, DRSP, DSM-5)What gets ruled out along the way, and whyWhat cycle mapping is, and how it goes beyond period-tracking to reveal how your hormones and symptoms move togetherWhy regular periods don't always mean regular ovulationWho cycle mapping is especially useful for — including women without regular periods to track againstMentioned in this episode: Belle app: https://bellehealth.co/Flo app: https://app.flo.health/DRSP via ROCG (appendix III): https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/green-top-guidelines/premenstrual-syndrome-management-green-top-guideline-no-48/Mira hormone monitor (up to 30% off with SIRONAHEALTH): https://shop.miracare.com/products/fertility-max-starter-kit?variant=45163642224933Sirona Health PMS/PMDD page: sironahealth.co.uk/pmsA full transcript of this episode is available above. Sirona Health Podcast is hosted by Dr Georgina Standen, GP and founder of Sirona Health (sironahealth.co.uk), a specialist women's health practice covering menopause, PMS/PMDD and teen health. Book a consultation at sironahealth.co.uk. This podcast is for general information only and doesn't replace individual medical advice — please speak to your GP or a specialist about your own symptoms. If you're struggling, please reach out for support.

  3. 5d ago

    The Numbers and the Picture: How Common Are PMS and PMDD, and What Do They Actually Look Like

    How common are PMS and PMDD, really — and why does the research seem so contradictory? In this episode, Dr Georgina Standen unpacks the numbers behind these conditions, and the full picture of symptoms that goes far beyond bloating and a bit of tearfulness. In this episode: Why estimates of PMS prevalence range so wildly across studies — from 12% to 98%What the actual research says about how many women meet criteria for PMS and PMDDThe 200+ documented symptoms of PMS, and which specific cluster defines PMDDWhy symptoms can look completely different from one woman to the nextWhy perimenopause so often brings a resurgence of PMS/PMDD-type symptoms — and what that pattern actually meansMentioned in this episode: Belle app: https://bellehealth.co/Flo app: https://app.flo.health/Sirona Health PMS/PMDD page: sironahealth.co.uk/pmsA full transcript of this episode is available above. Sirona Health specialises in menopause, PMS/PMDD and teen health. Find out more at sironahealth.co.uk. Sirona Health Podcast is hosted by Dr Georgina Standen, GP and founder of Sirona Health (sironahealth.co.uk), a specialist women's health practice covering menopause, PMS/PMDD and teen health. Book a consultation at sironahealth.co.uk. This podcast is for general information only and doesn't replace individual medical advice — please speak to your GP or a specialist about your own symptoms. If you're struggling, please reach out for support.

  4. 5d ago

    PMS vs PMDD: Understanding the Key Differences

    What's actually the difference between PMS and PMDD — and how do you know which one you're dealing with? In this episode, Dr Georgina Standen breaks down the two conditions clearly, without the mystique. In this episode: What defines PMS, and why it's so commonWhat makes PMDD a distinct, more severe condition — not just "worse PMS"Why there's no blood test for either, and what tracking actually showsHow diagnosis leads to different treatment pathsMentioned in this episode: Belle app: https://bellehealth.co/Sirona Health PMS/PMDD page: https://www.sironahealth.co.uk/pmsSirona Health Podcast is hosted by Dr Georgina Standen, GP and founder of Sirona Health (sironahealth.co.uk), a specialist women's health practice covering menopause, PMS/PMDD and teen health. Book a consultation at sironahealth.co.uk. This podcast is for general information only and doesn't replace individual medical advice — please speak to your GP or a specialist about your own symptoms. If you're struggling, please reach out for support.

  • 4 Episodes

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Evidence-based conversations about women’s hormones, mental health and wellbeing, hosted by GP Dr Georgina Standen. Translating the latest research into practical, compassionate advice to help you better understand your health

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  • Creator
    Georgina
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Sirona Health Podcast
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