A modern survey shows that low awa...

A modern survey shows that low awareness among women of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) a strict form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may cause needles suffering, according to a Nov 16 2000 novels release from the Society for Women's Health Research. Five hundr women were examineed Of these, 84% did not know that strict premenstrual problems officially have been recognized as PMDD and that of the like kind problems can be diagnosed and treated. Of those viewed 24% described their premenstrual symptoms as sinewy or severe, yet they did not know about PMDD

morose mood swings and physical symptoms characterize PMDD These symptoms can interfere with a woman's everyday life and may affect her relationship with family members and friends. Symptoms journey beyond what are considered normal, manageable symptoms of PM and may include

* irritability,

* chilled mood,

* anxiety,

* rest disturbance,

* difficulty concentrating,

* angry outbursts

* breast tendernes and

* bloating.

Women experience symptoms of PMDD the week before menstruation, and the symptoms disappear a not many days after menstruation. Diagnostic criteria of the disorder emphasize sinked mood, anxiety, mood swings, or irritability. Approximately 5% of American women who have regular menstrual round of yearss suffer from PMDD.

Although almost all of those scaned reported experiencing premenstrual symptoms within the past 12 month 45% have not ever discussed PMS with their physicians. Of those who experience mighty or severe symptoms, 27% not at all discussed the symptoms with their physicians, although mostly reported the symptoms interfered with their daily activities. When questioned regarding their reluctance to court treatment, nine out of 10 respondent said they could cope with the question at issues on their own, and one-fourth said they believed their physicians would not take their complaints seriously.

Of those take a view ofed 66% stated they would solicit information from their obstetricians or gynecologists if they idea they had PMDD rather than seek information from friends or use Internet resources. This is positive stranges as in 2000, the American literary institution [i]or[/i] seminary of learning of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued treatment guidelines for premenstrual symptoms. The ACOG's preferr rule for treating symptoms of PMDD is the administration of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

observe Finds Women May Suffer Unnecessarily owing to Low Awareness of PMDD as a Recognized Medical Condition (new release, Washington, DC: Society for Women's Health Research, Nov 16 2000) 1-2 Available from http://wwwnewsdeskcom/ Accessed 20 Nov 2000

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