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What Symptoms Suggest Having PMDD?

hello my daughter is a teenager and shows all symptoms of pmdd. tthey have hr on lexapro making it worse in my opinion. I need a real advise on these symptoms can u explain common symptoms in teens for this disorder, I really appreciate any advise on the subject ty
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe and disabling form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It affects bout 3–8% of women world-wide.
Disorder is characterized by a cluster of affective, behavioral and somatic symptoms that occur monthly during the luteal phase (after ovulation) of the menstrual cycle and lasting for about 6 days on an average.
Emotional symptoms irritability, depression, mood lability, anxiety, feelings of ‘loss of control’ and difficulty in concentrating.
Physical symptoms include abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, headache, fatigue and generalized aches.
The disorder is treated with administration of Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Fluoxetine or Sertraline as the first-line medication.
Nonpharmacologic treatment include dietary supplementation of calcium and Vitamin B6.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in adjunct to treatment with SSRIs.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Symptoms Suggest Having PMDD?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe and disabling form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It affects bout 3–8% of women world-wide. Disorder is characterized by a cluster of affective, behavioral and somatic symptoms that occur monthly during the luteal phase (after ovulation) of the menstrual cycle and lasting for about 6 days on an average. Emotional symptoms irritability, depression, mood lability, anxiety, feelings of ‘loss of control’ and difficulty in concentrating. Physical symptoms include abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, headache, fatigue and generalized aches. The disorder is treated with administration of Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Fluoxetine or Sertraline as the first-line medication. Nonpharmacologic treatment include dietary supplementation of calcium and Vitamin B6. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in adjunct to treatment with SSRIs. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.