Sepranolone: A New Treatment for PMDD?
In this phase II study, sepranolone 10 mg administered subcutaneously during the late luteal phase reduced PMDD symptoms more than placebo.
A Novel Treatment for PMDD: Ulipristal Acetate, a Progesterone Receptor Modulator
While many women experience physical symptoms prior to the onset of their period or premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a smaller subset of women suffer from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of premenstrual [...]
Is St. John’s Wort Effective for PMDD?
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herbal preparation which has been shown, in some studies, to be effective for the treatment of mild to moderate depressive symptoms. St. John’s wort is now one [...]
Psychiatric Illness More Common in Women Undergoing Oophorectomy
Not infrequently we see women who ask about the possibility of oophorectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries) as a means of managing what appears to be a menstrually related mood disorder. While this is an [...]
Premenstrual Worsening of Symptoms in Women with Psychotic Disorders
Clinically we see that many women with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder experience worsening of their symptoms prior to the onset of menses. We have less data on the impact of menstrual cycle on [...]
Chasteberry for PMS and PMDD
Chasteberry, the fruit of the chaste tree or Vitex agnus castus, has long been touted as a remedy for a range of reproductive problems, including premenstrual symptoms or PMS. Two recent publications have reviewed data [...]