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Slides Molimina PMS and PMDD
Slides Molimina PMS and PMDD
Lynae M. Brayboy, MD
Learning Objectives
PMS or PMDD
A. Timing of symptoms
B. In the majority of menstrual cycles, at least 5 symptoms must be present in the final
week before the onset of menses, start to improve within a few days after the onset of
menses, and become minimal or absent in the week postmenses.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PMDD Diagnosis
1 or more
A. Timing of symptoms
B. Symptoms I
Marked affective lability (e. g., mood swings, feeling suddenly sad or
C. 1.
tearful, or increased sensitivity to rejection).
Marked irritability or anger that is often characterized by increased interpersonal
D. 2.
conflicts.
G.
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PMDD Diagnosis
A. Timing of symptoms
B. Symptoms I
C. Symptoms II
A. Timing of symptoms
B. Symptoms I
C. Symptoms II
D. Severity
G.
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PMDD Diagnosis
A. Timing of symptoms
B. Symptoms I
C. Symptoms II
D. Severity
A. Timing of symptoms
B. Symptoms I
C. Symptoms II
D. Severity
A. Timing of symptoms
B. Symptoms I
C. Symptoms II
D. Severity
Key elements of a prospective symptom record used for the diagnosis of PMDD
Days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Weight change
Symptoms
Irritable
Fatigue
A menstrual calendar allows Anxiety
women to record their
symptoms accurately. Appetite
Cramps
Lifestyle impact
Life events
Experiences
Medications
Laboratory Testing Diagnosis