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- Disruptive to daily life
- Severe PMS
- Affects 3-8% of menstruating women
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, known in short as PMDD, is essentially an extreme form of premenstrual syndrome. While PMDD shares many of the same symptoms as PMS, it is far less prevalent among menstruating women. The marked difference between PMS and PMDD is, the symptoms associated with PMDD interfere with the sufferer's ability to function and disrupts their normal life.
In the middle of a woman's monthly menstrual cycle, PMDD usually begins to present symptoms. These symptoms most often end with the commence of menstruation.
As of now, there are three main approaches to treating PMDD. The first approach involves some sort of drug therapy. Antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, pain relievers, diuretics, and hormones may be prescribed to treat PMDD. Psychobehaviorial therapy, such as exercise and psychotherapy, is the second approach. Followed by a nutritional approach, including herbal supplements, vitamins, and a specified diet. It is important to consult a physician to come up with a proper treatment plan.
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Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have PMDD - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, please consult your doctor.
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PMDD - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder on Amazon
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PMDD: A Guide to Coping with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - $16.95
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe and debilitating premenstrual mood disturbance that affects five percent of American women of childbearing age. In this pioneering guide...Amazon
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Guide - $22.00
This recently published 41-page booklet explains what Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is, how it is diagnosed, how it differs from PMS, and how it is treated. Anyone seeking...Amazon
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Sertraline, Venlafaxine Offer PMDD Patients Relief.(premenstrual dysphoric disorder)(Brief Article): An article from: Clinical Psychiatry News - $5.95
This digital document is an article from Clinical Psychiatry News, published by International Medical News Group on October 1, 2001. The length of the article is 467 words. The pag...Amazon
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The PMDD Phenomenon : Breakthrough Treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Extreme Premenstrual Syndrome - $19.95
The first book to clearly explain this new disorder and offer treatment options Afflicting an estimated 3 million women in the United States, PMDD is an extreme form o...Amazon
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