PMS/PMDD

PMS/PMDD News

• Severe PMS May Last Longer Than Thought

  By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) — For years, women with the severe form of premenstrual syndrome known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) were told that their symptoms should subside the day menstruation begins. Now, new research suggests that these symptoms, which can include serious mood swings, start about four days before menstruation and [...]

• Diets Rich in Vitamin B May Help Prevent PMS, Study Finds

  MONDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) — Women may be less likely to develop premenstrual syndrome if they eat a diet rich in two types of B vitamins, a new study suggests. Women who consumed thiamine (B1) and riboflavin (B2) in their food significantly reduced their risk of PMS, the data suggested. Thiamine is found [...]

• Menstrual Cramps May Be Helped by New Drug

  A new drug shows promise in treating severe menstrual cramps, researchers say.

• The ‘Pill’ Offers Benefits Beyond Birth Control

  Along with preventing pregnancy, hormonal contraceptives also treat menstruation-related disorders such as severe menstrual pain and heavy menstrual bleeding, according to a new Practice Bulletin issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

• Stopping Antidepressants Boosts Risk of PMS Relapse

  Relapse is common among women with severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) who stop taking the antidepressant sertraline to treat their symptoms, a new study concludes.