Review, 1997
Is PMS classified as a mood disorder?
Yes, PMS is listed as one of the common mood disorders seen in women in primary care, along with depression and other conditions.
What they did
Review of mood disorders commonly seen in women in primary care settings, with focus on diagnosis and treatment of major depression and related disorders.
What they found
PMS is identified as one of the common mood disorders in women alongside major depression, dysthymic disorder, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The review discusses diagnosis and treatment approaches applicable to mood disorders.
What it means for you
This confirms that medical practice recognizes PMS as a mood-related condition. However, the abstract provides no specific details about PMS symptoms, causes, or treatment.
About the study
- Original title
- Women's health. Depression and related disorders
- Authors
- Szewczyk M, Chennault SA
- Journal
- Primary care
- Year
- 1997
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Not specified for PMS
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9082468/
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