Depression, chronic fatigue, and the premenstrual syndrome |
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| Authors: | L Gonsalves J Domb G Gidwani |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio. |
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| Abstract: | Depression, chronic fatigue, and premenstrual syndrome often coexist in women seeking treatment for premenstrual distress. A reliable diagnosis can be made by prospectively rating symptoms for two cycles, taking a careful history, performing physical and gynecologic examinations, and obtaining basic laboratory test results and a psychosocial evaluation. Appropriate dietary, hormonal, or antidepressant treatment provided in a caring and competent manner can benefit many women suffering from this otherwise disabling/condition. |
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