Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2007 Mar;50(3):416-422.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Clinical approach of diagnosis and treatment

• Jeong KA

Abstract

The large number and variety of premenstrual symptoms reported have made premenstrual disorders difficult to characterize. Premenstrual disorders can have a significant negative impact on a woman's quality of life and work productivity. But women diagnosed as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) seldom seek a medical advice and commonly use non prescribing medicines. The pathophysiology of the wide range of PMS/premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms may be explained by multiple mechanisms. Clinicians need to recognize the diagnostic criteria for PMS/PMDD. The many and varied treatments used for premenstrual disorders can be a source of confusion. These practical treatment algorithms in women with PMS/PMDD would be helpful. It is important for clinicians practicing in women's health to be familiar with the various approaches to treating premenstrual disorders and their relative efficacy.

Keyword

Prementrual syndrome; Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis*
Efficiency
Female
Humans
Premenstrual Syndrome*
Quality of Life
Women's Health