Survey study, 2023
What causes PMDD and how is it treated?
PMDD is a severe form of PMS causing intense emotional and physical symptoms that disrupt relationships and work. Current treatments include SSRIs, hormonal medications, and therapy, though they are temporarily effective and experts are still seeking the exact cause.
What they did
A literature review examining patterns, causes, effects, and treatment options for PMDD. The paper discusses the condition and current management approaches.
What they found
PMDD causes severe physical symptoms and intense emotional symptoms that restrict behavioral control. Symptoms strain relationships and disrupt work and personal environments. SSRIs, hormonal medications, and therapy are the main treatment options.
What it means for you
Women with PMDD need to understand it is much more severe than regular PMS and that treatment options are available, although doctors are still working to understand the underlying causes and develop more permanent solutions. The limitation is that this is a literature review rather than a research study with specific data.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Patterns, Causes, and Effects
- Authors
- Medha Inapuri, Jothsna Kethar, Rajagopal Appavu
- Journal
- Journal of Student Research
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None (literature review)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i3.5107
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