Management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Hosp Med

Aberdeen University, Clinical Effectiveness Unit, Room 63, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen AB25 2ZL.

Published: June 2003

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a complex disorder characterized by severe physical and psychological symptoms. The pathophysiology and effective treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder are presented. Evidence for the effective treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder by correction of neuroendocrine abnormalities or suppression of cyclical ovarian activity is reviewed.

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