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[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: diagnostic and therapeutic approach]

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  • 1Service Hospitalo-Universitaire de Santé Mentale et de Thérapeutique Hôpital Sainte-Anne, Paris.

La Revue Du Praticien
|February 7, 1998
PubMed

Central Nervous System acts as both a target and a regulator for the hormonal system. Premenstrual syndrome is a good example. Premenstrual dysphoria is wellknown and dreaded since a long time. Recent diagnostic criteria available for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder decrease the methodologic problems and might lead to a better knowledge regarding etiology and treatment. Alteration of serotonin regulation seems to be a promising area for further research. Efficacy of the inhibitors of serotonin reuptake accounts for it. Expected improvements will benefit to women and men as well....

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