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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mood disorder characterized by emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms. PMDD can cause significant distress and impairment during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (between ovulation and menstruation). Symptoms typically improve within a few days after the onset of menses, and are minimal or absent in…

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Likely neuro-sensitivity to reproductive hormones
Diagnostic method
Based on symptoms & criteria
Differential diagnosis
Premenstrual syndrome, depression, anxiety disorder
Duration
6 days – 3 weeks of cycle
Frequency
Up to about 8% of menstruating women
Medication
SSRIs, drospirenone-containing oral contraceptives, GnRH analogs, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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related to Relationship to pregnancy and menopause · 6
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Causes · 1
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder → Likely neuro-sensitivity to reproductive hormones
Diagnostic method · 1
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder → Based on symptoms & criteria
Differential diagnosis · 1
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder → Premenstrual syndrome, depression, anxiety disorder
Duration · 1
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder → 6 days – 3 weeks of cycle
Frequency · 1
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder → Up to about 8% of menstruating women
Medication · 1
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder → SSRIs, drospirenone-containing oral contraceptives, GnRH analogs, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder → Late luteal phase dysphoric disorder

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorderCausesLikely neuro-sensitivity to reproductive hormones1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderDiagnostic methodBased on symptoms & criteria1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderDifferential diagnosisPremenstrual syndrome, depression, anxiety disorder1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderDuration6 days – 3 weeks of cycle1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderFrequencyUp to about 8% of menstruating women1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderMedicationSSRIs, drospirenone-containing oral contraceptives, GnRH analogs, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderOther namesLate luteal phase dysphoric disorder1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderRisk factorsFamily history, history of violence/trauma, smoking, presence of other mental health disorders1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderSpecialtyPsychiatry1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderSymptomsDysphoria, severe mood swings, depression, irritability, agitation, uneasiness, change in appetite, severe fatigue, anxiety, anger insomnia/hypersomnia, breast tenderness, decre…1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderTreatmentMedication, counselling, lifestyle change, surgery1.00infobox
Premenstrual dysphoric disorderUsual onsetCan occur anytime during reproductive years1.00infobox

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