Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is considered a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMDD has also been referred to as late luteal phase dysphoric disorder. The cause of PMDD is unknown. Some of the common symptoms of PMDD (not an inclusive list) include:
- mood swings,
- bloating,
- fatigue,
- headache,
- irritability,
- headache,
- breast tenderness,
- acne,
- hot flashes
- and more.
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Treatment & Diagnosis
Medications & Supplements
- Birth Control Pills (List of Oral Contraceptives and Side Effects)
- citalopram, Celexa
- Antidepressants (Depression Medications)
- Zoloft (sertraline)
- ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba, Fossil Tree, Kew Tree, Silver Apricot)
- fluoxetine, Prozac, Sarafem, Prozac Weekly
- paroxetine, Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva
- leuprolide, (Lupron, Lupron Depot, Lupron Depot-Ped, Eligard)
- dong quai (Angelica sinensis, Chinese Angelica, Tang Kuei, Tan Kue Bai Zhi, Tanggwi, Toki)
- vitexagnus castus (Chaste Tree, Chaste Berry, Vitex, Monk's Pepper, Agnus Castus, Gattlier, Indian)
- goserelin - implant, Zoladex
- blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria, Spirulina)
- Lysteda (tranexamic acid)
- nafarelin, Synarel
- Buspar vs. Zoloft (Differences between Side Effects and Uses)
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