How to deal with controversies in the evaluation of medicalization: a case study of PMS and PMDD.
Medicalization has become a key topic in contemporary philosophy of medicine. Discussions about what should be medicalized, what kinds of medicalization are desirable, and how specific cases ought to be evaluated increasingly shape debates about the boundaries and responsibilities of medicine. The m…
Prevalence and severity of premenstrual tension syndrome and its impact on academic performance among female university students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.
Premenstrual tension (PMT) syndrome is an important condition that affects women's psychological, physical, and behavioral well-being, as well as their academic performance. This study investigates the association between premenstrual tension (PMT) symptom severity and academic performance among fem…
Impairment of Executive Functions in Premenstrual Syndrome: State or Trait?
The aim of this study was to explore whether cognitive impairments in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are phase-dependent or persist across the menstrual cycle. Furthermore, we investigated whether such deficits are limited to working memory (WM) or…
Cannabis, Psychedelics, and Other Substance Use to Manage Premenstrual Symptoms: A Survey Study.
Despite increasing interest in the medical use of substances such as cannabis and psychedelics, little is known about their use to manage premenstrual symptoms. This study assessed self-reported use of substances to manage premenstrual mood and physical symptoms, including among those with premenstr…
[Comorbidity of premenstrual dysphoric disorder and bipolar disorder: Characteristics and interactions].
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, is characterized by cyclic emotional and physical symptoms affecting quality of life. Bipolar disorder (BD), on the other hand, manifests itself through alternating manic, hypomanic and depressive episodes. This review a…
Clinical and genetic association of comorbid provisional PMDD and ADHD in female patients with bipolar disorder.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a common comorbidity in bipolar disorder (BD), and its association with severe illness course and other comorbidity in BD has been reported. This study aims to investigate clinical characteristics and polygenic risk features of the subgroup with DSM-5-based…
Statistical insights into premenstrual syndrome and dysphoric disorder: understanding menstrual health challenges in pre-university students.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which typically occurs during the luteal phase, one week prior to menstruation. Menstrual health challenges encompass a spectrum of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. These challenges can significantly…