Study, 1995
What matters about diagnosing late luteal phase dysphoric disorder?
Evidence supports using this diagnosis for women's health, but doctors must follow strict criteria.
What they did
This analysis examines the clinical, sociological, and research implications of diagnosing late luteal phase dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual mood problems) using strict criteria from the DSM-III-R, the diagnostic handbook for psychiatric conditions.
What they found
Late luteal phase dysphoric disorder is recognized as supported by evidence and is important for women's health care.
What it means for you
This is a discussion of existing evidence rather than a new study with women. Late luteal phase dysphoric disorder is a real diagnosis that doctors should use, but only when women meet all the strict criteria carefully.
About the study
- Original title
- Ramifications of late luteal phase dysphoric disorder diagnosis
- Authors
- Cibulas BK, Howell C
- Journal
- Issues in mental health nursing
- Year
- 1995
- Study design
- Study
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.3109/01612849509042964
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