PMS Flashcards
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Define PMS
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Premenstrual Syndrome
Physiological and emotional disturbances which generally occur 1-2 wks preceding menses until a few days after onset of menses. Common symptoms include depression, irritability, tearfulness and mood swings.
synonyms: “ovarian cycle syndrome;’ “menstrual molimina” (moodiness)
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Aetiology of PMS
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serotonergic dysregulation - currently most plausible theory
3
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Diagnostic Criteria of PMS
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- 1+ of affective and somatic symptoms in the 5 d before menses for the last menstrual cycles
- symptoms relieved within 4 days of menses start
- not from any substance/medication
- dysfunction in social or economic performance
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Affective PMS Symptoms
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- depression,
- angry outbursts,
- irritability,
- anxiety,
- confusion,
- social withdrawal
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Somatic PMS Symptoms
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- breast tenderness,
- abdominal bloating,
- headache,
- swelling of extremities
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PMS Management
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Symptom relief
- psychological support
- diet/supplements
- medications
- mind/body approaches
- herbal remedies (variable evidence)
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PMS Diet/Supplements
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- avoid sodium, simple sugars, caffeine and alcohol
- calcium (1200-1600 mg/d)
- vitamin E (400 IU/d)
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PMS Medications
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- NSAIDs for discomfort, pain
- SSRI antidepressants:
- used during luteal phase x 14 d or continuously
- Fluoxetine or sertraline
- OCP
- primarily beneficial for physical/somatic symptoms
- Yaz (ethinyloestradiol & drospirenone)
- SSRI antidepressants:
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Mind/body approaches for PMS
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- regular aerobic exercise
- cognitive behavioural therapy
- relaxation
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Herbal remedies for PMS
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- St. John’s wort
- kava
- evening primrose oil
- black cohosh
- ginkgo
11
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Define premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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- Official diagnosis in the DSM-V
- Described as a more severe form of PMS with specific diagnostic criteria with at least five symptoms present
Management
- SSRis (first line)
- Yaz~ COCP (highly effective)
- ethinyloestradiol & drospirenone
