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- The study aimed to assess the understanding and diagnostic practices of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists in Japan regarding premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which negatively impact women's quality of life.
- Researchers surveyed 166 mental health professionals, presenting a case of a 23-year-old woman, to see if they would identify PMDD/PMS as a potential diagnosis; responses indicated a general lack of awareness and inquiry about menstrual health.
- When provided with information linking symptoms to the menstrual cycle, most practitioners recognized PMDD and PMS as possible diagnoses, highlighting the need for clinicians to consider these conditions in treating women experiencing depressive symptoms.
Article Abstract
Objectives: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) exert profoundly adverse effects on quality of life. We surveyed psychiatrists and clinical psychologists in Japan to determine their understanding and practice of diagnosing PMDD/PMS.
Methods: We targeted psychiatrists and clinical psychologists working at health administration facilities of universities in Japan who treat female patients with depressive symptoms in their late teens and 20 s-when PMDD/PMS is likely to develop. We presented a fictitious clinical case of a 23-year-old female and investigated whether the participants considered PMDD/PMS as a potential diagnosis. We also investigated the practitioners' basic understanding of PMDD/PMS.
Results: We analyzed survey responses from 26 psychiatrists and 140 clinical psychologists. Comparatively few respondents considered PMDD/PMS a possible diagnosis or routinely inquired about a patient's menstruation. When practitioners were provided with information linking observed symptoms to the menstrual cycle, most considered PMDD and PMS possible diagnoses. Recognizing and considering PMDD/PMS was related to the respondents' attributes.
Conclusions: Clinicians should consider PMDD/PMS when treating women with depressive symptoms.
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