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title: What treatments help premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? | Niyora
description: Several treatments work for PMDD. First-line treatments are lifestyle changes, SSRIs, combined hormonal birth control, and benzodiazepines. Studies also show
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/avances-en-el-manejo-del-trastorno-disforico-premenstrual-2023/
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Study, 2023

# What treatments help premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?

Several treatments work for PMDD. First-line treatments are lifestyle changes, SSRIs, combined hormonal birth control, and benzodiazepines. Studies also show benefits from exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, supplements, relaxation, and herbs.

 Moderate study design

Review article summarizing existing research on PMDD treatments and causes

## What they did

A narrative review of published research on PMDD treatments and causes. The authors searched the scientific literature to identify the main theories about what causes PMDD and what treatments have evidence.

## What they found

PMDD includes physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that appear in the second half of the menstrual cycle. First-line treatments include lifestyle changes, SSRIs, combined hormonal contraceptives, and benzodiazepines. Non-drug treatments with evidence include exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, vitamin and mineral supplements, relaxation techniques, herbal medicines, and newer drug options.

## What it means for you

Many treatment options exist for PMDD. This review summarizes research on both drugs and non-drug approaches, giving women several options to explore. Some women may do well with lifestyle changes or exercise, while others may need medication. Trying different approaches or combining approaches may be necessary to find what works for each person.

Multiple

treatment types reviewed

## About the study

Original title Avances en el manejo del Trastorno Disforico Premenstrual Authors Jesús Fernando Guzmán Castellanos, Juan Pablo Zamanillo Tanús, Sergio Barragán et al. Journal Archives of Evidence-Based Medicine Year 2023 Study design Study What was tested SSRIs, hormonal birth control, benzodiazepines, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, supplements, relaxation, herbal remedies Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.59706/aebmedicine.v1i2.8665](https://doi.org/10.59706/aebmedicine.v1i2.8665)

## Topics

[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)

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