Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
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Introduction
PMS has at least one of the affective symptoms:
- depression, anger, irritability, anxiety, confusion, social withdrawal
- breast tenderness, bloating, headache, extremity swelling.
PMDD is more severe. Five or more of the following, including four of the first:
The Case of...
a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.
Causes and Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Signs and Symptoms
- history
- physical exam
History
Physical Exam
Investigations
- lab investigations
- diagnostic imaging
Lab Investigations
Diagnostic Imaging
Differential Diagnosis
Treatments
SSRIs can be used during the secretory phase.
Avoidance of caffeine and alcohol can be helpful.
Consequences and Course
Resources and References
Topic Development
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