Tag archives for PMS
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Part 8
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Disorders Tags: Medications, Pharmacology, PMS, Women
THE PHARMACIST'S ROLE IN PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a fairly recent discovery in women's health; yet, it currently costs the nation millions of dollars a year in direct and indirect costs.Most costs associated with PMDD patients are related to days missed from work or reduced work performance due to symptoms. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms result in a huge economic and health burden for our nation. To reduce the incidence ... Read More
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Part 7. Treatment
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Disorders Tags: Medications, Pharmacology, PMS, Women
As the pathophysiology of PMS and PMDD suggests, symptoms are associated with the elevation and decline of sex hormones during ovulation. As symptoms are not found before menarche or after menopause, studies have focused on ovulation suppression to relieve these symptoms. If ovulation were suppressed, the rise and fall of these hormones would then be inhibited, resulting in a reduction or complete cessation of symptoms. Medical oophorectomy is the term ... Read More
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Part 6. Treatment
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Disorders Tags: Medications, Pharmacology, PMS, Women
Pharmacological Therapy for Emotional and Psychological Symptoms
Often, nonpharmacological interventions are insufficient for adequate menstrual relief for patients suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Dietary modifications that may then be recommended include daily calcium, magnesium, and L-tryptophan supplementation. These modifications have been clinically studied in premenstrual syndrome patients and are therefore assumed to be beneficial to the PMDD patient. Recommendations supported by controlled studies include 1,200 mg of calcium carbonate per ... Read More
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Part 5. Treatment
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Disorders Tags: Medications, PMS, Treatment, Women
Once a patient meets the DSM-IV criteria and is diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, therapy should be initiated. Consistent with many disorders and disease states, nonpharmacological therapy should be attempted initially. Nonpharmacological Therapy Nonpharmacological therapy consists of dietary modifications, moderate regular exercise, stress management, and supportive therapy. Dietary modifications include reduction in daily salt, caffeine, and alcohol intake. Although these modifications are not confirmed ... Read More
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
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Part 3
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Disorders Tags: PMS, Women
PMS/PMDD SYMPTOMS
Premenstrual syndrome affects as many as 75% of women of reproductive age at some point in their life. However, studies have not defined an exact age-group or time course for this syndrome to occur. But one study suggests that the 25 to 34 age-group of women was the most commonly affected (10.4%) compared to the 18 to 24 age-group (8.7%) and the 35 to 44 age-group (4.5%), which ... Read More
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Part 2
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Disorders Tags: PMS, Women
ETIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
While many studies have focused on the predisposing factors related to premenstrual dysphoric disorder, the relative contributions to this disorder are unclear. Small studies of monozygotic twins have suggested a hereditary link to premenstrual symptoms. Other considerations include a patient's onset of menses. Onset at a young age (i.e., less than 11 years old) has been found to be an increased risk factor for many gynecological disorders such ... Read More
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Part 1
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Disorders Tags: PMS, Women
SM is a 24-year-old Asian Indian female who presents to her gynecologist with a chief complaint of "severe abdominal pain, breast tenderness, headaches, and weight gain" during her menstrual cycle. She states that her cramps feel like "pins through her stomach." Her boyfriend states that SM cries sporadically during her menstruation and is often depressed. He also states that she appears to be a lot more anxious and tense during ... Read More
Prozac Lessens Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Symptoms
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Prozac (Fluoxetine) Tags: PMS, Women
Drug lessens severity of premenstrual dysphoria.
Intermittent dosages of fluoxetine (Prozac/Lilly) given during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle may help women suffering from PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), studies suggest. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe variant of premenstrual syndrome, affects 3%-5% of women during their reproductive years, causing depression, anxiety, tension, lability, and irritability. A review of 12 clinical trials led researchers to conclude that, at 20 mg/day, fluoxetine reduces ... Read More
Zoloft Helps premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009 under: Zoloft (Sertraline) Tags: Antidepressant, PMS
Antidepressant relieves severe menstrual symptoms.
Women suffering from a severe form of premenstrual syndrome were helped by Zoloft, according to a study of 200 women in a dozen medical centers. About 62% of the women showed "much or very much improvement" compared with 34% given a placebo. The PMS symptoms experienced by the women included poor concentration, depression and anger. ... Read More
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