Functional and structural neuroimaging in premenstrual dysphoric disorder: A systematic review
Dennison Carreiro Monteiro1, Clarence da Silva Ramos2, Luís Eduardo Nogueira Nóbrega Alves3
1Postgraduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil; Department of Neuropsychiatry, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Journal of Psychiatric Research
|May 14, 2024
Summary
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is linked to brain structure and function changes, particularly in areas like the prefrontal cortex and amygdala. These neuroimaging findings correlate with symptom severity and menstrual cycle phases.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe mood disorder affecting women during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
- Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of PMDD is crucial for developing effective treatments.
Conclusions:
- Neuroimaging studies suggest alterations in brain structure and function are associated with PMDD.
- Further research is needed to establish consistent findings and understand the precise role of these brain changes in PMDD pathophysiology.
Keywords:
Diffusion tensor imagingMagnetic resonance imagingNeuroimagingPremenstrual dysphoric disorderProton magnetic resonance spectroscopyMore Related Videos
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