How to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

Kevin Mangelschots·22/07/2025·0 comments

Treatment depends on severity but may include:

  1. Lifestyle changes
    • Exercise regularly.
    • Sleep hygiene.
    • Balanced diet.
      Different fruits and nuts lying on a plate with a yellow background.
    • Stress reduction techniques (yoga, mindfulness).
  1. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
    • Aids in dealing with emotional symptoms.
  1. Medications
    • SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline)

Considered a first-line treatment.

    • Hormonal treatments

Birth control pills, GnRH agonists (these suppress ovulation).

    • NSAIDs are for physical symptoms like cramps or breast pain.
  1. Nutritional supplements
    • Calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin E may help, though results are mixed.

–> My entire premenstrual dysphoric disorder guide can be found here.

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Hi there, I’m Kevin Mangelschots! A little more about myself: - I'm 33 years old. - I’m a registered, licensed, and practicing therapist with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. - Currently practicing at a rehabilitation center located in Belgium. Longtime fitness and gaming enthusiast. - Turned towards psychology, philosophy, mental health, and self-improvement to improve my chronic depression. - My goal is to share evidence-based information with the world that I know is helpful and useful to improve depression and overall well-being. In short, I’m just a guy trying to make sense of the world by thinking about ideas, studying psychology, philosophy, and mental and physical health. I strive to apply my degree in healthcare (occupational therapy) to explain concepts as clearly as possible, based on current research findings.

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