Clinical Feature: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a depressive disorder associated with the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. It affects 1.5%e5.8% of individuals who menstruate and is characterized by the presence of emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and somatic symptoms. Symptoms should be assessed over 2 menstrual cycles with the use of prospective rating scales for adequate diagnosing. Treatment includes pharmacologic approaches, such as antidepressants or hormone therapy, as well as nonpharmacologic lifestyle modifications and psycho-therapy. This clinical feature is intended to inform nursing practice and present future considerations for a wide array of patient populations who experience this condition. & COPY; 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.