Luisa DillnerÂ
Tuesday July 8, 2008
The Guardian
A recent report suggests that more and more women are being offered antidepressants for the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Is this really the solution for a complex condition?
Last month the BBC reported a rise in the number of young women being diagnosed with depression when they really had PMS, and of women with PMS being handed antidepressants before trying anything else. The report was based on anecdotal evidence from the National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome (Naps). “We’ve noticed that it seems to be more of an issue. About 25% to 35% of the emails we get are from women saying they have been offered antidepressants,” says Jackie Howe, a founder member of Naps. Link to read article
Â
Source: The Guardian
