Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/293257-overview

This is a long professional article written by a medical doctor that describes in great detail all the possible treatments for PMDD, including medications and non-medication therapies. May be difficult to follow for some individuals, but is a great resource nonetheless.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a diagnosis used to indicate serious premenstrual distress with associated deterioration in functioning. PMDD is characterized by depressed or labile mood, anxiety, irritability, anger, and other symptoms occurring exclusively during the two weeks preceding menses. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), the symptoms must be severe enough to interfere with occupational and social functioning, as opposed to the more common premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMDD is a severely distressing and disabling condition that requires treatment.

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Submitted on: 23-Jan-2003