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    Popular! 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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    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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    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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