title: Management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
abstract: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a complex disorder characterized by severe physical and psychological symptoms. The pathophysiology and effective treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder are presented. Evidence for the effective treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder by correction of neuroendocrine abnormalities or suppression of cyclical ovarian activity is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Aberdeen University, Clinical Effectiveness Unit, Room 63, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen AB25 2ZL.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brechin
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Owen
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D029001:Herbal Medicine; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D006728:Hormones; D008903:Minerals; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; D014815:Vitamins