Study, 2007
What do we know about PMS and PMDD and how should women with these conditions be cared for?
This review summarizes what is known about PMS and PMDD including how common they are, what causes them, and how to treat them. It suggests psychiatrists could play a larger role in care.
What they did
This is a review article that summarizes what is known about PMS and PMDD, including how common they are, what causes them, diagnosis, and management approaches.
What they found
Service provision for PMS and PMDD in the UK is unfocused and varies widely. The review addresses concerns raised by women themselves and feminist perspectives on the conditions.
What it means for you
Current approaches to PMS and PMDD care are inconsistent. The review suggests psychiatrists could have an important role. A main limit is this is a review, not new research with specific findings.
About the study
- Original title
- PMS: diagnosis, aetiology, assessment and management
- Authors
- Carol A. Henshaw
- Journal
- Advances in Psychiatric Treatment
- Year
- 2007
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.106.003392
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