Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and its psychological affectation in the workplace

Abstract

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mental disorder that is rare or studied because it becomes disabling for the woman who presents it in various areas of her life. At present, psychotherapeutic treatment is an essential part along with the pharmacological one and can be carried out intermittently during the menstrual period.This article aims to report some factors suffered by women with PMDD within their work performance, which must generate emotional, physical, and social strategies so that each menstrual cycle can cope with the various consequences of this condition. The findings made it possible to identify complications in women in physical conditions such as extreme pain, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, decrease in blood pressure, decrease or loss of appetite, sleep disorders, lack of libido, and fatigue, among others. Moreover, on an emotional level, it can present irritability, crying, social withdrawal, guilt and worthlessness, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation or intention, stress, or Burnout Syndrome.