Review, 2024
What are premenstrual disorders and how should they be treated?
Premenstrual disorders are common and can be as disabling as major depression, but they are often under-recognized and poorly treated. Women with severe forms need multidisciplinary care.
What they did
A review providing clarity on diagnosis and management of premenstrual disorders, with a framework for non-specialists and emphasis on multidisciplinary team care for severe cases.
What they found
PMDD, the severe form of premenstrual disorder, has a functional impact similar to major depression but remains under-recognized and poorly treated.
What it means for you
Women with premenstrual disorders, especially PMDD, need better recognition and should receive care from multiple types of healthcare providers. This is a review summarizing existing knowledge rather than providing new research evidence.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual disorders and PMDD - a review
- Authors
- Cary E, Simpson P
- Journal
- Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- None. This is a literature review discussing management approaches.
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1016/j.beem.2023.101858
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