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title: What are the different types of premenstrual disorders and how are they treated?
description: Premenstrual disorders include main premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual exacerbation of other diseases, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD requi
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-and-premenstrual-disorders-principles-of-diagnosis-and-2022/
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Study, 2022

# What are the different types of premenstrual disorders and how are they treated?

Premenstrual disorders include main premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual exacerbation of other diseases, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD requires mental health care. Combined oral contraception with drospirenone can reduce symptoms for many women.

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Review article - not based on a specific studied population

## What they did

This is a review that presents the modern classification of premenstrual disorders, detailed guidance on how to diagnose them, and how to treat them. It focuses especially on birth control with drospirenone.

## What they found

Premenstrual disorders are different from each other in their causes and how hard they are to treat. PMDD is a separate condition that needs mental health treatment. Combined oral contraception with drospirenone reduces symptoms regardless of how severe the diagnosis is.

## What it means for you

Different types of premenstrual disorders need different treatments. Birth control with drospirenone works for symptoms across different types of premenstrual disorders. This is a review summarizing existing knowledge, not a new study.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual disorders: principles of diagnosis and correction Authors Denis Igorevich Burchakov Journal Medical alphabet Year 2022 Study design Study What was tested combined oral contraception with drospirenone Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2022-24-20-26](https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2022-24-20-26) Original abstract

Premenstrual syndrome is a term that combines several disorders that are different in pathogenesis and severity of treatment. Among them: the main premenstrual disorder, premenstrual exacerbation of another disease, and others. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is actually a separate disorder that requires mental health care. This review presents the modern classification of these disorders, provides detailed guidance on their diagnosis and correction. Particular attention is paid to the role of combined oral contraception with drospirenone (COC-DRSP). This form of therapy corrects the symptoms of premenstrual disorders, regardless of the depth of the diagnosis, and is suitable for a significant number of women.

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## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Premenstrual exacerbation (PME)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pme/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)

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