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Introduction to premenstrual disorders

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This tutorial has been designed to provide you with knowledge of the aetiology, classification and treatment of premenstrual disorders.

You will see that quantification of symptoms is essential to the understanding and appropriate diagnosis of the premenstrual disorders and to minimise confusion with underlying physiological or psychological conditions.

Learning objectives

On completion of this tutorial you will be able to:

  • understand the terminology and classification of premenstrual disorders
  • measure the symptoms and their impact
  • understand the proposed aetiological theories
  • understand the rationale for the hormonal treatment options
  • understand the rationale for the non-hormonal treatment options
  • counsel women with premenstrual disorders and offer appropriate treatment

28/10/11 (tutorial was revised and updated by the authors)

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