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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual syndrome: an overview Cover

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual syndrome: an overview

Open Access
|Dec 2014

Abstract

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects 3- 8% of women in the reproductive age group, while premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a prevalence of 20-30%. PMS and PMDD are associated with significant reduction in quality of life and decreased work productivity. This review examines the current literature regarding the epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, burden of illness and management of PMDD and PMS

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i2.7814

Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry Vol 5(2):9-12

Language: English
Page range: 9 - 12
Published on: Dec 21, 2014
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2014 Shantanu Bharti, Ajay Kohli, Adarsh Tripathi, Ruchita Sharma, published by Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons License.