DSM-5 added premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) as a diagnosis for certain women who repeatedly experience clinically significant depression and related symptoms during the week before menstruation. Why has this been an ongoing controversy?

Respuesta :

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a very common problem among the recent day girls which is discussed below.

Explanation:

PDD or the Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a very common disorder which is seen in the recent day females which includes different mental symptoms before menstruation occurs. The common symptoms are:

Severe fatigue, mood changes, including irritability, nervousness, depression, and anxiety, difficulty in concentrating, heart palpitations, paranoia and issues with self-image, coordination difficulties, forgetfulness, decreased libido etc. But the the consideration of premenstrual dysphoric disorder as the mental disease is debatable. But it is seen that the group of drugs like selective serotonin receptor uptake inhibitors or SSRIs can modify the situation and relieve the person of the condition. This SSRIs are the mental antidepressants which are prescribed to the persons suffering from mental depression. Other drugs like oral contraceptives can also help to cure this condition up to some extent. So according to to the American Psychiatric Department this disease is considered as a mental disorder.