Trastorno disfórico premenstrual: Fundamentos teóricos y eficacia de tratamientos psicológicos.

Abstract

Introduction: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a condition characterized by cognitive, physical, and emotional symptoms present in women during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and is linked to hormonal changes that occur six to ten days prior to menstruation. Objective: To expose the efficacy of psychological treatments in premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Methodology: This was a descriptive narrative literature review based on the support of the PRISMA flow diagram, using the following databases: Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Taylor & Francis, and OVID. Results: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was shown to positively affect on premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Likewise, a non-invasive treatment favored women who were willing to dedicate time and effort to the treatment. Conclusion: Regarding the efficiency of psychological treatment through literature review and experimental studies, it was identified that cognitive-behavioral therapy was effective in reducing symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.