Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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Seeking professional guidance is helpful when the days before menstruation bring very intense emotional symptoms; premenstrual dysphoric disorder falls within that context. It is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome in which the distress significantly affects daily life.
What it is: It is characterized by marked mood changes in the phase before the period, which ease shortly after it begins.
Common symptoms:
- Intense irritability, sadness, or anxiety
- Changes in sleep and appetite
- Difficulty concentrating and exhaustion
Which specialist treats it? It is usually addressed between the gynecologist and the psychiatrist, with support from the endocrinologist depending on the case. If these symptoms disrupt your routine or relationships month after month, it is worth discussing with a professional who can assess your situation.
Data on 438 doctors who treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd)
Which specialist treats premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd)?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is evaluated by a gynecologist, a specialist in women's hormonal health, with support from a psychiatrist for the emotional component. See a specialist if symptoms before your period markedly affect your mood or daily life.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd)
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Fátima Azucena Dominguez Carrion
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Frequently asked questions
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd)?
Seeking professional guidance is helpful when the days before menstruation bring very intense emotional symptoms; premenstrual dysphoric disorder falls within that context. It is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome in which the distress significantly affects daily life.
Which doctor treats premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd)?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is evaluated by a gynecologist, a specialist in women's hormonal health, with support from a psychiatrist for the emotional component. See a specialist if symptoms before your period markedly affect your mood or daily life.