Study, 2015
How should PMDD be treated?
Women with PMDD should receive medication treatment if correctly diagnosed. Accurate diagnosis using standard criteria is essential, and treatment should be given by experienced psychiatrists to distinguish PMDD from regular PMS.
What they did
The author discusses the diagnosis and treatment of PMDD, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis according to standard criteria and appropriate medical management by specialists.
What they found
PMDD is classified as a type of depressive disorder. Women with PMDD should receive medication treatment if properly diagnosed and not confused with regular PMS. Accurate diagnosis using standard criteria is necessary. Diagnosis and treatment should be done by experienced psychiatrists.
What it means for you
PMDD is more serious than regular PMS and requires medical treatment from specialists who can correctly diagnose it. Accurate diagnosis using standard criteria is essential, and this is best done by experienced psychiatrists.
About the study
- Original title
- [Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)]
- Authors
- Yamada K
- Journal
- Seishin shinkeigaku zasshi = Psychiatria et neurologia Japonica
- Year
- 2015
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- Medication treatment by experienced psychiatrists
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1891/9780826179340.0321
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