As many as 7% of women experience significant social or occupational dysfunction as a result of severe premenstrual mood disturbance. Biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors are implicated in the cause of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, but the interaction between these factors remains to be elucidated. Mental health practitioners can aid women by providing diagnostic clarity and ...

conclusion premenstrual disorders are common in adolescent girls. preventive and treatment strategies are highly recommended. background premenstrual disorders usually refer to premenstrual syndrome (pms) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd). this study was designed to find out the frequency of premenstrual disorders and evaluate the associated factors in a sample of iranian adolescents. ...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) encompass a variety of symptoms that occur during the luteal phase menstrual cycle impair daily life activities relationships. Depending on type severity physical, emotional or behavioral symptoms, women reproductive age followed for at least two prospective cycles may receive one diagnoses. PMDD is most severe form PMS, pre...