Endicott J, Halbreich U
Department of Research Assessment and Training, New York State Psychiatric Institute, NY 10032.
J Clin Psychiatry. 1988 Dec;49(12):486-9.
Women who report premenstrual dysphoric changes are more likely to have had prior (and are at increased risk for subsequent) episodes of major depressive disorder than are women who do not experience these changes. Women who are currently depressed tend to have premenstrual exacerbations or changes in their symptoms. During the premenstrual period, there is an increased likelihood of suicidal, aggressive, or impulsive behavior and for admission to a psychiatric facility. The authors discuss the possible influence of menstrual cycle phases on the evaluation and treatment of women by investigators and therapists.
报告经前烦躁不安变化的女性比未经历这些变化的女性更有可能有过（且后续患）重度抑郁症发作的经历。目前处于抑郁状态的女性往往会出现经前症状加重或症状变化。在经前期，自杀、攻击或冲动行为以及入住精神病院的可能性会增加。作者讨论了月经周期各阶段对研究人员和治疗师评估及治疗女性的可能影响。
