Brandi Davis - PMDD Presentation

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1. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
2. What is PMDD?   Severe Premenstrual Syndrome   Symptoms experienced include:   Irritability   Anxiety   Fatigue   Change in appetite   Dysphoria
3. Who does it affect?   Symptoms arise in the luteal (premenstrual) phase   PMDD affects women in the reproductive stage, generally ranging in ages of 21-35   3-8% of women in the reproductive stage is affected
4. Diagnosis   In diagnosing PMDD, mood symptoms are key   Diagnosis is based on at least 5 of the key affective symptoms   Symptoms should be monitored of daily ratings for at least 2 symptomatic cycles
5. Pathophysiology   A cellular basis has not truly been identified   The mechanisms of gonadal steroid production leads to symptom expression   PMDD linked to nervous system changes in GABA and progesterone metabolites   Serotonin is known to be involved in mood and behaviors   Brain imaging shows a difference in those with and without PMDD
6. PMDD Physiological Affects   Stress   Pain   Depression   Food intake/cravings   Sleep   Mood
9. References   Image retrieved from http://funny.allwomenstalk.com/cartoons-that-express-everyday-girl- problems-we-all-face/4   Image retrieved from http://relivanzblog.com/good-mood-foods-are-you- in-the-know/   Image retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/305892999664860316/?lp=true   Image retrieved from http://p-knot.com/menstrual-cramps-dysmenorrhea-relief/   Image retrieved from https://www.madinamerica.com/2016/12/pmdd-free/