Evaluation and management of premenstrual syndrome in clinical psychiatric practice |
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Authors: | H J Osofsky W Keppel A R Kuczmierczyk |
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Affiliation: | Department of Psychiatry, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans 70112. |
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Abstract: | Premenstrual syndrome, a long-recognized entity, has been the subject of increased interest in recent years. Many women, perhaps a majority, experience some premenstrual symptoms; a minority have severe symptoms. The authors explore possible links to psychiatric disorders, outline general evaluation and management approaches, and discuss specific implications for the treatment of psychiatric patients who have a menstrually related component to their symptoms. It is hoped that a continuing understanding of this complex area may further our conceptualization and treatment of both premenstrual symptoms and psychiatric disorders. |
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