Premenstrual Syndrome

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

You Asked: 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 of [...]

By |2021-09-13T08:27:33-04:00June 29th, 2016|Alternative & Complementary, PMS & PMDD, Treatment, You Asked|Comments Off on You Asked: Is St. John’s Wort Effective for PMDD?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Premenstrual Syndromes: A Review of the Literature

Significant numbers of reproductive-aged women experience premenstrual syndromes characterized by depressed mood, irritability, mood swings, anxiety or tension, sleep disruption, and other physical symptoms, including bloating and breast tenderness. Typically these symptoms emerge during the week preceding menstruation, improve with the onset of menses, and are not present during the week after menstruation.

By |2015-08-12T14:18:14-04:00April 6th, 2009|PMS & PMDD, Psychotherapy, Treatment|Comments Off on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Premenstrual Syndromes: A Review of the Literature

Nutritional Supplements for Premenstrual Syndrome: Do They Work?

Many promote the use of certain vitamins and minerals for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), but controlled studies supporting the use of nutritional supplements are sparse.

By |2015-07-28T11:22:36-04:00January 24th, 2008|Alternative & Complementary, PMS & PMDD, Treatment|Comments Off on Nutritional Supplements for Premenstrual Syndrome: Do They Work?
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