Review, 2012
Is PMDD a separate disease from PMS?
Yes. Research confirms PMDD is a discrete disorder with a good prognosis when appropriately diagnosed and treated.
What they did
Reviewed recent research on PMDD's epidemiology, underlying causes, symptoms, and therapy options to understand how it differs from PMS.
What they found
The review found that PMDD is a discrete disorder and has a good prognosis in cases of appropriate diagnosis and therapy.
What it means for you
Treating PMDD as a separate condition from general PMS helps ensure proper recognition and treatment. The strength of findings depends on the quality of studies reviewed.
About the study
- Original title
- [Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) as an independent disease]
- Authors
- Passow D, Bolz M
- Journal
- Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
- Year
- 2012
- Study design
- Review
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1299473
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