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What is the definition or description of: premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

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PMDD: A syndrome of physical and emotional symptoms taking place during the luteal phase and usually the week before menstruation improving with blood flow. Depressive mood, irritability, poor motivation & interest, sleep problems, decreased concentration, rapid mood changes. Anxiety & tension, hopelessness. Resulting in drop in level of functioning and interpersonal conflicts. It is a treatable.

Answered 3/21/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PMDD: Several, especially mood symptoms. They can include despair, anxiety, sensitivity to rejection or criticism, panic attacks, uncontrollable crying spells, mood swings, anger/irritability, apathy, poor concentration, chronic fatigue, craving for food or binging, sleep changes, feels overwhelmed or out of control, sex drive changes, tender swollen breasts, headaches, muscle aches, bloating.

Answered 7/12/2016

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