Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Question 1

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) begin when women are in their

Answer 1

20s to 30s

Question 2

PMDD vs PMS: which one is a more severe version

Answer 2

PMDD. will disrupt the patient’s daily activities

Question 3

Symptoms

Answer 3

Headache
Breast tenderness
Pelvic pain and bloating
Irritability and lack of energy

Question 4

Diagnostic Tests

Answer 4

none

Question 5

DSM-V
diagnostic criteria.
Symptoms should be present for _ consecutive cycles
Symptom-free period of _ week in the first part of the cycle (follicular phase)
Symptoms must be present in the second half of the cycle (___ phase)
Dysfunction in __

Answer 5

2

1

luteal

life

Question 6

Treatment 1st lline

Answer 6

decrease consumption of caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, and chocolate and should exercise.

Question 7

If symptoms are severe Tx

Answer 7

SSRIs.