PMS

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 [...]

By |2021-01-04T11:20:55-04:00January 5th, 2021|Medication, PMS & PMDD, Treatment|Comments Off on A Novel Treatment for PMDD: Ulipristal Acetate, a Progesterone Receptor Modulator

Essential Reads:  Ovarian Suppression for the Treatment of Severe PMDD

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 [...]

By |2021-05-06T15:10:07-04:00December 23rd, 2020|Essential Reads, Hormone Therapy, PMS & PMDD, Treatment|Comments Off on Essential Reads:  Ovarian Suppression for the Treatment of Severe PMDD

Preliminary Data Supporting the Use of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Premenstrual Symptoms

There is excellent data to support the use of selective serotonin and serotonin- norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs) for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD); however, many women do not want to [...]

By |2020-08-13T14:47:12-04:00April 21st, 2020|PMS & PMDD, Psychotherapy, Treatment|Comments Off on Preliminary Data Supporting the Use of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Premenstrual Symptoms

Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Women with PMDD

There is excellent data to support the use of selective serotonin and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs) for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD); however, many women do not want to take [...]

By |2020-08-13T14:27:14-04:00March 5th, 2020|PMS & PMDD, Psychotherapy, Treatment|Comments Off on Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Women with PMDD

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 [...]

By |2019-09-05T23:49:30-04:00September 5th, 2019|Depressive Disorders, Menopausal Symptoms, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on Psychiatric Illness More Common in Women Undergoing Oophorectomy

In Brief: Women with Borderline Personality May Experience Premenstrual Exacerbation of Symptoms

While about 5% of women have premenstrual dysphoric disorder, we more commonly see women who experience premenstrual exacerbation of mood and anxiety disorders.  A small study of 15 women with borderline personality disorder (who were [...]

By |2018-06-21T16:59:44-04:00June 18th, 2018|PMS & PMDD|Comments Off on In Brief: Women with Borderline Personality May Experience Premenstrual Exacerbation of Symptoms

In Brief: What’s the Connection Between Alcohol and Premenstrual Symptoms?

When we meet with women reporting premenstrual symptoms, we often recommend that they avoid the use of alcohol.   Analyzing 19 previously published studies of alcohol and PMS, researcher found that risk for PMS risk [...]

By |2018-09-10T12:34:19-04:00May 7th, 2018|PMS & PMDD, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on In Brief: What’s the Connection Between Alcohol and Premenstrual Symptoms?
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