Premenstrual Dysphorias: Myths and Realities, Volume 925

Judith H. Gold

American Psychiatric Pub, 1994 - Medical - 262 pages

This is the first book to examine the specific myths, controversies, and research findings in the area of late luteal phase dysphoric disorder (LLPDD; now called premenstrual dysphoric disorder[PMDD]). Written by members of the LLPDD Work Group for DSM-IV, Premenstrual Dysphorias: Myths and Realities presents the latest issues surrounding the concept of premenstrual dysphoria. It includes a thorough description of empirical issues related to the recent literature on LLPDD, examines the methodological problems of LLPDD research, and covers sociocultural issues, including early medical approaches to menstruation and myths about menstruation.

Premenstrual Dysphorias: Myths and Realities is designed to promote a better understanding of menstruation and the myths related to the menstrual cycle. It also covers the specific diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect women and recommendations for future research.

Contents

• Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity: 3
• Consequences of Methodological Decisions in the Diagnosis of Late Luteal Phase Dysphoric Disorder: 19
• Biological Correlates of Premenstrual Complaints: 47
• A Focus on SHydroxytryptamine Serotonin and Psychopathology: 67
• Treatment Efficacy: 99
• Commentary on the Literature Review: 149
• Historical Perspective of Premenstrual Syndrome: 171
• Social Political and Legal Considerations: 185
• Sociocultural Influences on Womens Experiences of Perimenstrual Symptoms: 201
• Commentary Late Luteal Phase Dysphoric DisorderDisease or DisEase?: 213
• Summation: 231
• Terminology in DSMIV: 249
• Index: 251

About the author

Judith H. Gold, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., is Chairperson of the DSM-IV LLPDD Work Group and a member of the DSM-IV Task Force of the American Psychiatric Association. She is also Past President, American College of Psychiatrists.

Sally K. Severino, M.D., is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the New York Hospital--Cornell Medical Center, Westchester Division, in White Plains, New York.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Premenstrual Dysphorias: Myths and Realities, Volume 925; Premenstrual Dysphorias: Myths and Realities
• Author: Judith H. Gold
• Editor: Sally K. Severino
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub, 1994
• ISBN: 088048666X, 9780880486668
• Length: 262 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Psychiatry / General