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About Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
A small group of women suffer from severe and disabling mood symptoms premenstrually; about 3% to 5% of women have a mood disorder called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The mood symptoms occur six to ten days before a woman's period and disappear during her menstrual flow. The symptoms have a direct and severe impact on her social life and work, and aren't related to other conditions. This article provides an introduction to PMDD.
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About.com's PMS Support Group
A supportive forum where women share symptoms, experiences, treatments, and living with PMS.
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Book Shatters Myth of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Ignoring Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a health hazard that can be physically and emotionally devastating to millions of women, says Diana Dell, M.D., a reproductive psychiatrist at Duke University Medical Center. In her book The PMDD Phenomenon: Breakthrough Treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Extreme Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Dell says unequivocally that PMDD is a real health concern and, for the first time in lay literature, she explains premenstrual exacerbation, a condition in which the symptoms of any disease or disorder (arthritis, depression, asthma, diabetes, etc.) become worse during the days or weeks prior to a woman’s period.
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Depression and Premenstrual Syndromes
A helpful article describing the symptoms associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and what can be done to reduce problems associated with this disorder.
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ^{Top Rated}
This is a long professional article written by a medical doctor that describes in great detail all the possible treatments for PMDD, including medications and non-medication therapies. May be difficult to follow for some individuals, but is a great resource nonetheless.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a diagnosis used to indicate serious premenstrual distress with associated deterioration in functioning. PMDD is characterized by depressed or labile mood, anxiety, irritability, anger, and other symptoms occurring exclusively during the two weeks preceding menses. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), the symptoms must be severe enough to interfere with occupational and social functioning, as opposed to the more common premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMDD is a severely distressing and disabling condition that requires treatment.
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families
A great introductory guide to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) by the professionals at the MGH: Center for Women's Mental Health. It details the signs and symptoms, differentiation from other disorders, likely causes, and the various treatments available for premenstrual dysphoric disorder in a simple-to-understand, well-written style.
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Psychos R Us - The PMDD Extreme
A support site from someone with PMDD.
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Support Board for Partners of PMS/PMDD Sufferers ^{Top Rated}
This online support group is a place for the partners and spouses of women suffering from PMS or PMDD to share experiences, find friendly constructive support and learn more about how to effectively cope with the negative effects this disorder can have on families and spouses/partners in daily life.
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Understanding PMS ^{Top Rated}
This site provides a fairly good source of comprehensive, independent research and information on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and PMDD, including an online test.
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Understanding PMS
Comprehensive research, information and guidance concerning PMS and PMDD for women and their families. The range of free services includes the original on-line PMS Diagnostic Test, The PMS Project questionnaires, On-line Q&A, Health Resources, introductions to the award-winning publication, Transition... the passage into wellness, The PMDD Handbook, and the innovative PMS Program. A positive, helpful site for women battling PMS.
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