Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: PW175
Diagnosis: Premenstrual Dypshoric Disorder
US Patients:
World Patients: 1.8-5.8% of menstruating women.
Sex Ratio:
Age Onset:
Brain Area: serotonin receptors in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex are affected by estrogen and progesterone activities
Symptoms: pain and mood changes for up to two weeks before menstruation.
Progression:
Causes: genetic and fluctuating hormones during the menstrual cycle;
Medications: antidepressants, SSRIs, ovulation suppression with birth-control pills and GnRH analogues. SSRIs are most common & help 50%.
Therapies: CBT
Youtube Video:
What It’s Like To Have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Amazon or Library Book: The PMDD Phenomenon
Click the book to link or order from Amazon.
Support Group” viciouscyclepmdd.com-iampt.org
(International Association for Premenstrual Disorder)
4 CURRENT ARTICLES
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- Management of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Scoping Reviewby Sara V Carlini on May 2, 2024
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refer to physical, cognitive, or affective symptoms that arise in the late luteal phase and remit with menses. The present work is a clinically focused scoping review of the last twenty years of research on treatment for these disorders. A search of key terms using the PubMed/Medline, the Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science databases was performed, and 194 studies of adult women met initial inclusion criteria for...
- Saffron extract as an emerging novel therapeutic option in reproduction and sexual health: recent advances and future prospectivesby Aman Goyal on May 2, 2024
Saffron, derived from Crocus sativus, is gaining research attention for potential therapeutic applications. Its diverse clinical applications extend to cardiovascular health, diabetes management, sleep quality, psychiatric illnesses, and rheumatoid arthritis. Saffron's positive effects on blood pressure, glucose levels, cognitive function, and inflammatory markers contribute to its versatility. Additionally, carotenoids like crocin and crocetin suggest anti-cancer potential. In terms of...
- Efficacy of the Flo App in Improving Health Literacy, Menstrual and General Health, and Well-Being in Women: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trialby Adam C Cunningham on May 2, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: These pilot randomized controlled trials demonstrate that the use of the Flo app improves menstrual health literacy and awareness, general health and well-being, and PMS or PMDD symptom burden. Considering the widespread use and affordability of the Flo app, these findings show promise for filling important gaps in current health care provisioning such as improving menstrual knowledge and health.
- Effect of nutritional interventions on the psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in women of reproductive age: a systematic review of randomized controlled trialsby Jazz Robinson on April 29, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: There is some evidence to support the use of nutritional interventions for improving psychological symptoms of PMS. However, more research using consistent protocols, procedures to minimize risk of bias, intention-to-treat analysis, and clearer reporting is required to provide conclusive nutritional recommendations for improving PMS-related psychological outcomes.