Review, 1997
What causes PMDD and how can it be treated?
The review suggests PMDD is caused by problems with how the brain's serotonin system works. Medications called serotonin reuptake inhibitors appear effective for treatment.
What they did
Review article that discussed how the brain and hormonal system interact in PMDD, reviewed the new diagnostic criteria, and summarized what is known about the cause and treatment.
What they found
The review identifies altered serotonin regulation as a promising area for understanding PMDD. Serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications showed efficacy in treating PMDD.
What it means for you
Current understanding suggests PMDD may be linked to how the brain handles serotonin, and medications that affect serotonin may help. This summarizes existing knowledge rather than presenting new research data.
About the study
- Original title
- [Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: diagnostic and therapeutic approach]
- Authors
- Guedj F
- Journal
- La Revue du praticien
- Year
- 1997
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Review article, not applicable
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9453190/
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