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How is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder diagnosed?
See how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
It's a long road. Usually you are diagnosed with mental health mood disorders first. But you track symptoms every month and work with a gyn and psychiatrist and slowly get there. Pregnancy is a wonderful time and relieves the symptoms so that is a good clue
Posted Mar 2, 2017 by Kristina 1145
I had been visiting he doctors since I was 16, I could not handle it no more. I was diagnosed by a professor at the hospital. It took a long time. I also have recently been referred to mental health as there were concerns and I am now 24, they say it's a personality disorder but pmdd. Pmdd can be confused with many of conditions. We need more specialists!
Posted Apr 11, 2017 by Rachel 850
By tracking symptoms every day of each month for 3 or more months to see if a pattern forms.
Working with a specialist gynaecologist is also necessary due to the lack of knowledge of most GP's.
Working with a specialist gynaecologist is also necessary due to the lack of knowledge of most GP's.
Posted Apr 12, 2017 by Maribel 1000
PMDD is diagnosed by recording symptoms for three consecutive months including mood swings, moods, and other mental/physical symptoms that may be present
Posted May 16, 2017 by Kristie 1125
I was diagnosed by a group of psychiatries after study my mood by several months. They realized that my mood fluctuated a lot before my period.
Posted Jul 24, 2017 by Limerencia 2070
Diagnosis is made by tracking symptoms in relation to the menstrual cycle. At least two full cycles is required for diagnosis and at least five of the symptoms need to be present. Diagnosing practitioners should look for a cyclical nature to symptoms as opposed to symptoms presenting throughout the cycle so as not to misdiagnose as generalised anxiety or depression or bipolar disorder.
Posted Aug 3, 2017 by Lynda Pickett 700
Tracking your cycle with your symptoms, speakinghonestly to doctor
Posted Sep 10, 2017 by son678 2000
I saw my gynecologist, my family doc and a psychiatrist. None seems to take it seriously and wanted to label me other things.
Posted Oct 22, 2017 by Deanna 2550
Exams and Tests
No physical exam or lab tests can diagnose PMDD. A complete history, physical exam (including a pelvic exam), thyroid testing, and psychiatric evaluation should be done to rule out other conditions.
Keeping a calendar or diary of symptoms can help women identify the most troublesome symptoms and the times when they are likely to occur. This information may help your health care provider diagnose PMDD and determine the best treatment.
No physical exam or lab tests can diagnose PMDD. A complete history, physical exam (including a pelvic exam), thyroid testing, and psychiatric evaluation should be done to rule out other conditions.
Keeping a calendar or diary of symptoms can help women identify the most troublesome symptoms and the times when they are likely to occur. This information may help your health care provider diagnose PMDD and determine the best treatment.
Posted Aug 9, 2018 by April 3000
