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title: How should doctors diagnose different types of premenstrual problems?
description: The researchers suggest a definition and diagnostic steps for different types of premenstrual changes. This could help doctors match treatments to the right t
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-clinical-diagnosis-and-classification-of-premenstrual-changes-1985/
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Study, 1985

# How should doctors diagnose different types of premenstrual problems?

The researchers suggest a definition and diagnostic steps for different types of premenstrual changes. This could help doctors match treatments to the right type of problem.

 Early or limited evidence

No patient population. This was a proposal for diagnosis and classification.

## What they did

The researchers reviewed the need for accurate diagnosis and classification of premenstrual changes. They developed a definition and described diagnostic steps for identifying different premenstrual subtypes.

## What they found

They proposed a definition for premenstrual changes and a classification system with different subtypes, along with the diagnostic steps needed for each.

## What it means for you

Better diagnostic methods may help doctors tell different types of premenstrual problems apart and choose the right treatment for each. The main limitation is this is a proposed system that has not been tested yet.

## About the study

Original title The clinical diagnosis and classification of premenstrual changes Authors Halbreich U, Endicott J, Lesser J Journal Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie Year 1985 Study design Study What was tested None. Read the paper [doi.org/10.1177/070674378503000706](https://doi.org/10.1177/070674378503000706)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)

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