Tag archives for Disorder
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Part 4
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Disorders Tags: Disorder, PMS, Women
CRITERIA FOR DIAGNOSIS
An estimated 3% to 8% of women of reproductive age suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Health care providers have made many attempts to define PMDD and its characteristics to help distinguish it from the common and simple symptoms of PMS.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) defines PMDD as a "depressive disorder not otherwise specified," emphasizing its emotional and cognitive-behavioral symptoms. To be ... Read More
Zoloft and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Posted By Kelly On Sunday, October 4th 2009 under: Zoloft (Sertraline) Tags: Disorder, Medications, Zoloft
Research question
Is sertraline (Zoloft) effective at improving the symptoms and reducing the functional impairment associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
Type of article and design
Prospective, multicentre, double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Relevance to family physicians
As defined by DSM-IV criteria, PMDD has a group of physical and behavioural symptoms that occur during the premenstrual period and are severe enough to interfere with work, usual activities, and relationships. Premenstrual ... Read More