Premenstrual dysphoric disorder(PMDD) diagnosis is complex.

IAPMD offers tools to help with this, including aprintable symptom tracker and a tracking app.

An accurate symptom log will help your healthcare provider to make the correct diagnosis of PMDD.

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Differential Diagnoses

PMDD presents with a combination of physical and psychological symptoms.

A Word From Verywell

Getting the proper diagnosis of PMDD is the first step to feeling better.

Frequently Asked Questions

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These include:

Patient education: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

(Beyond the Basics).

Johns Hopkins Medicine.Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Boyce A, et al., editors.

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2016;94(3):236-40.

2017;41:S485.