Yes, in most cases! Many women who suffer premenstrual syndrome during regular cycles will also experience postpartum depression. The underlying cause in both disorders is often hormonal. By learning to chart your fertility cycle (menstrual cycle) you can identify the best time to measure a hormonal profile of your cycle which can be used by a medical consultant to treat the disorder and bring you back to normal health.

Your fertility charting will also help to make sure the treatments are timed appropriately relative to your fertility cycle. Fertility charting can be helpful also during periods of amenorrhea (no menstrual bleeding).