 Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
2 – 10 % of women in childbearing stage suffer from PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) the more severe form of PMT (premenstrual tension). The condition is often missed or under diagnosed, therefore missing the opportunity to improve quality of life. The cyclical nature of the condition remains a typical presentation with the most severe symptoms in the week before the onset of menstruation.
Abnormal and uncontrollable aggression with mood swings, anxiety and depression can have devastating effects on relationships often coupled with physical symptoms like bloatedness, breast tenderness, weight gain and food cravings. Symptoms are similar to depression and anxiety disorders with the main difference being the absence of symptoms or significant improvement with the onset of menstruation lasting for a week or two.
Treatment may include one or a combination of modalities including psychotherapy, regular exercises and dietary supplements including Calcium, Vitamin B6 and Magnesium and herbal supplements like Chasteberry, Ginkgo biloba and St Johns Wort. Certain oral contraceptives may aggravate this condition, unlike bio-identical hormone replacement which is an effective treatment and can be tailored to suit every individual's requirement. Anti-depressants such as SSRIs (Fluoxetine, Paroxitine, Sertraline etc) have also been approved for the treatment of PMDD.
The impression is that there are a vast range of symptoms and degrees of seriousness of this condition which is often ignored with unnecessary suffering, or diagnosed as something else with the wrong treatment instigated.
Source: femhealthblissblog.com
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