Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is the latest description of a condition more commonly known as premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual tension. It is a recurring manifestation in the menstrual cycle, varying widely in degree of intensity, from mild irritability lasting for 5 -7 days and abating after the onset of menstruation, to severe and uncontrollable rage and irrational behaviour, previously recognised by the judiciary as a legal excuse for murder!

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder can be highly disruptive and emotionally crippling, and include symptoms of the nervous system, like sleeplessness or sleeping too much, fatigue, dizziness and tingling sensations. Cardiovascular symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder such as heart palpitations, sweating, flushing of the face, neck and upper chest and gastrointestinal symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder with upset stomach, nausea, diarrhoea or constipation etc.

 The jury is still out as to the exact cause of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, with a strong case for hormonal imbalance. Same or similar symptoms are experienced in the menopause when the hormones are in a state of flux and the condition usually promptly disappear during pregnancy when high levels of progesterone is present in the body (further evidence for a hormonal imbalance as the root cause of premenstrual dysphoric disorder). A previous history of mental instability, depression or anxiety is likely to aggravate this condition, but is an unlikely cause of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

 Treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder can be divided in 3 groups:

- Medications including antidepressants, hormones etc

- Nutritional including minerals, vitamins and herbal preparations

- Psycho-behavioural including regular exercise and cognitive behavioural strategies.

The best approach in effectively dealing with premenstrual dysphoric disorder lies in utilising one or a combination of all three modalities, depending on personal circumstances and the severity of symptoms.

The help of a medical professional would be recommended in most severe cases, when medication is more effective in rapid control of symptoms. Over the longer term and in milder cases, more emphasis should be placed on the nutritional and psycho-behavioural control of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Sustained benefit in treatment is unlikely with too narrow an approach. (Homeopathies on its own may be helpful in addressing some of the  symptoms of mild premenstrual dysphoric disorder, but may effectively be complemented by one or more supplements such as Phytoestrogens, Evening primrose oil, Magnesium, Calcium, the B-Vitamins, including Vitamin B6, Chateberry, Black Cohosh etc). As a rule, the nutritional and herbal products are generally better tolerated and more effective than antidepressants in the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. There is however, no substitute for knowledge and understanding of your own condition, and taking more control in decision-making should be your goal in the management of your premenstrual dysphoric disorder. 

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