Premenstrual dysphoric disorder review: concept, history, epidemiology and etiology

Authors

  • Gislene C. Valadares UFMG; HC
  • Luciana Valadares Ferreira Faculdade de Medicina de Catanduva
  • Humberto Correa Filho UFMG; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Saúde Mental
  • Marco Aurélio Romano-Silva UFMG; Instituto de Ciências Biológicas; Departamento de Farmacologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832006000300001

Keywords:

Premenstrual disphoric disorder, etiology, hormonals alterations, social damages

Abstract

Epidemiologic studies show that till 80% of the women have physical and/or psychiatric symptoms in the premenstrual period, and in about 3% till 11% of them, this disease has serious consequences, causing familiar or professional damages; characterizing the premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The premenstrual dysphoric symptoms happen in the week before menstruation, stopping in the first days after menstruation beginning. A lot of theories have been proposed to justify its etiology. Hormonals, psychological and environmental factors seem to be involved, however there are no strict conclusions to justify this pathology.

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Published

2006-01-01

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 3 (2006): Special Edition - Women's Health - Part II

Section

Reviews of Literature

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How to Cite

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder review: concept, history, epidemiology and etiology . (2006). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (São Paulo), 33(3), 117-123. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832006000300001