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- What is PMDD?
- Symptoms of PMDD
- Causes of PMDD
- Prevention of PMDD
- Risk factors for PMDD
- Complications of PMDD
- When to see a doctor about PMDD
- Diagnosis of PMDD
- Conventional treatment of PMDD
- Alternative/complementary treatment of PMDD
- Living with PMDD
- Caring for someone with PMDD
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Last reviewed: 15 August 2008 || Last updated: 8 January 2010
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Family Planning VIC - PMS (Australia)
- Family Planning NSW - PMS (Australia)
- National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome (UK)
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - PMDD (USA)
- National Library of Medicine - PMDD (USA)
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - PMDD (USA)
- Merck Manual - PMS (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
