Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Women who live around more green space throughout their lives are less likely to experience PMS symptoms than women living in areas that are less green, according to a study published in Environment International.

Although combined oral contraceptives improved overall premenstrual symptomatology in women with PMS or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, the birth control pills did not improve premenstrual depressive symptoms, data show.

Ulipristal acetate may be beneficial for treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder, according to results of a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial published in American Journal of Psychiatry.

Symptoms of menstrual mood disorders, including premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, range from physical to emotional, and researchers have estimated that they occur in up to 80% of women in the United States.