Study, 1985
How should doctors diagnose different types of premenstrual problems?
The researchers suggest a definition and diagnostic steps for different types of premenstrual changes. This could help doctors match treatments to the right type of problem.
What they did
The researchers reviewed the need for accurate diagnosis and classification of premenstrual changes. They developed a definition and described diagnostic steps for identifying different premenstrual subtypes.
What they found
They proposed a definition for premenstrual changes and a classification system with different subtypes, along with the diagnostic steps needed for each.
What it means for you
Better diagnostic methods may help doctors tell different types of premenstrual problems apart and choose the right treatment for each. The main limitation is this is a proposed system that has not been tested yet.
About the study
- Original title
- The clinical diagnosis and classification of premenstrual changes
- Authors
- Halbreich U, Endicott J, Lesser J
- Journal
- Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie
- Year
- 1985
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- None.
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1177/070674378503000706