Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Definition Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is an extension of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Although the two conditions can be quite similar in how they affect a patient, PMDD is generally much more severe. In some cases, it reaches a point that it interferes with daily life. It usually appears about a week before a woman’s period, becoming worse as the time draws closer, and may continue for a couple days afterwards before eventually fading away. If symptoms continue regardless of the menstrual cycle, it is not likely PMDD. Risk Factors As is the case with PMS, it is not currently known what causes PMDD. It affects up to 10% of women of childbearing age, and it appears that women who have a family history have a higher risk of experiencing…

Part B Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is an affective disorder that can be described as a severe form of PMS that interferes with a person’s every-day functioning (9). It was first included in appendix B of DSM-IV. However, based on thorough review, it was decided that the diagnosis, treatment and validation of the disorder were thorough enough to qualify for a full category in the DSM-V (8, 9). Onset & early signs and symptoms: Diagnosis of PMDD is based on the severity of symptoms and…

After reading “Review of Actual Findings about Mental Disorders Related to Menstrual Cycle and Possibilities of their Therapy”, an article published in 2010 and written by I. Kuvoc, R. Ptácek, J. Raboch, D. Domluvilová, H. Kuzelová , S. Fischer and P. Kozelek, people get a better understanding on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). According to the article PMS and PMDD are depressive disorders affecting women during their menstrual cycle. In this piece, the…

Thought Paper No. 1 I have one older sister who recently turned 21 who I am very close with. For the majority of the time she is very easy to get along with because she has a very sunny disposition, is very energetic, kind, and is has pretty solid communication (for the most part). However, she is an entirely different person when she is on her period because she suffers from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, PMDD, which Mayo Clinic describes as, “…a severe, sometimes disabling…

symptoms must be present for at least two weeks (Fuller, 2015). Major depression is associated with inability to perform daily tasks as well as feelings of hopelessness. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition which some women experiences before menstrual cycle. PMDD is more severe than PMS, but some symptoms associated with PMDD are: irritability and tension (Freeman, Halberstadt, Rickels, Legler, Lin, & Sammel, 2016). Dysmenorrhea is a common term for…

These findings again emphasize the need for a simple test for the presence of premenstrual tension. Unfortunately, the severity and type of symptom may vary from month to month and symptoms increase at times of stress, thereby adding to the difficulties of diagnosis. Premenstrual tension responds to treatment, but such treatment would need to be continued after the expiration of the prison sentence if any improvement in criminal tendency is to be expected; this suggests the need for such women…

study, Perimenopausal Estrogen Replacement Therapy, is assessing the mood and cardiovascular benefits of estrogen replacement therapy in perimenopausal women. Participants had to have a BMI under 30, minimal use of anti-inflammatory agents, no history of suicide attempts, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder or use of psychotropics, and no current Axis I psychiatric diagnosis. In this case, defined terms are important to understanding the study and procedures. Research conducted should be…

5 Reasons Why Women Don’t Always Tell Their Doctors about Hot Flashes Overview Most women are aware of hot flushes occurring just prior to menopause. Hot flushes however find most of the off guard like they never knew. It is just the same way the monthly periods find some of the women not ready causing much embarrassment to them. Some of the symptoms of hot flushes are a feeling of too much heat on the face, fast heart beat and reddening of the face. It occurs two years before menstruation…

Adolescent patients specifically may also have pain episodes that are predicated by menstruation. Menstrual pain, before and during, is common in patients with SCD. This pain can be confused with sickling crises pain, and then be treated incorrectly to no relief (Tamim, 2011). Samuels-Reid & Scott (1985) found that patients with SCD have longer and heavier menses with greater incidences of dysmenorrhea. Patients who experience painful crises note they occur most frequently during and after…

For someone who is depressed, getting out of bed can seem like moving a mountain (Serrah Wilson). People with depression are people who tend to not handle stress well. For some people, bouts of depression can be brought on environmentally because of the weather. It could be that they are happy when it’s sunny or gloomy when it rains. For some people, season changes take a toll. They tend to be Happier in the summer and the onset of depression can be linked to the onset of winter. This is known…