Perspectives of Dutch women on premenstrual disorder. A qualitative study exploring women’s experiences

AbstractBackground Women presenting with Premenstrual Disorder (PMD) to general practitioners (GPs) experience problems with their biopsychosocial functioning. PMD is a disorder consisting of physical and/or mood-based symptoms cyclically occurring with a significant impairment of daily life. Little is known about the symptoms and coping strategies of women with PMD and their experiences with their GPs.Objectives This present study aimed to improve understanding of the perspectives of women with PMD, their coping strategies and their expectations of the GP.Design Qualitative study with semi-st... Mehr ...