Understanding Premenstrual Disorders - PMDD and PME Explained 

If you are new to PMDD or PME - it can be overwhelming to learn about new health conditions and determine your next steps. This handy webinar, presented by Dr. Jaclyn Ross, will give you an overview of both PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and PME (Premenstrual Exacerbation of an existing disorder) - two of the core Premenstrual Disorders.
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Speaker: Jaclyn Ross, Ph.D. - USA
[00:00:39]: Understanding PMDD symptoms
[00:03:52]: Hormone sensitivity in the brain as a cause of PMDD
[00:08:07]: Evidence of PMDD as a real and serious phenomenon
[00:08:37]: Dysregulated gene expression and PMDD
[00:09:15]: Hormonal imbalance vs. brain sensitivity to hormones
[00:16:26]: Treatment options for PMDD
[00:17:20]: Introduction to PMDD treatment options
[00:19:05]: Lifestyle changes and non-pharmacological interventions
[00:21:03]: SSRIs and oral contraceptives as first-line pharmacological treatments for PMDD
[00:25:48]: GnRHa as a treatment for PMDD
[00:31:01]: Understanding PME
[00:34:36]: Diagnosis and management of PME
[00:35:02]: Understanding PME through the menstrual cycle
[00:35:49]: Different treatment options for PME and PMDD
[00:37:17]: Resources and ongoing research for PME and PMDD
[00:42:46]: Long-term use of chemical menopause
[00:43:40]: Side effects of SSRIs
[00:45:45]: Amphetamine and anxiety symptoms
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