title: Commonly asked questions about premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
abstract: Although the etiology of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, is as yet unconfirmed, it is a biological condition that responds to biological therapies. With education, psychotherapy, and somatic and psychotropic treatment, women with PMDD can attain improved health and quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Cleveland Clinic, USA.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Muzina
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gonsalves
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy