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KMID : 0358420070500030416
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2007 Volume.50 No. 3 p.416 ~ p.422
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Clinical approach of diagnosis and treatment
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Jeong Kyung-Ah
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Abstract
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The large number and variety of premenstrual symptoms reported have made premenstrual disorders difficult to characterize. Premenstrual disorders can have a significant negative impact on a woman’s quality of life and work productivity. But women diagnosed as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) seldom seek a medical advice and commonly use non prescribing medicines. The pathophysiology of the wide range of PMS/premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms may be explained by multiple mechanisms. Clinicians need to recognize the diagnostic criteria for PMS/PMDD. The many and varied treatments used for premenstrual disorders can be a source of confusion. These practical treatment algorithms in women with PMS/PMDD would be helpful. It is important for clinicians practicing in women’s health to be familiar with the various approaches to treating premenstrual disorders and their relative efficacy.
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KEYWORD
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Prementrual syndrome, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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