Menstruation-related disorders monitoring

There are no specific laboratory tests that are diagnostic for PMS or PMDD. A prospective self-rated symptom diary with severity ratings is most helpful in diagnosing and monitoring menstruation-related disorders. 

Patients who are undergoing therapy for menstruation-related disorders should have a monthly examination by a clinician to assess efficacy and adverse effects and adjust dosing, if needed. If first-line treatment approaches are not effective after several months, then alternative or combination therapies should be considered. Perimenopausal women should be monitored every 1 to 2 months to determine the effectiveness of treatment. Once a patient is stable and responding to the treatmentplan, monitoring may be extended to every 3 to 6 months. Peri- and postmenopausal women should be monitored regularly because of the increased risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. Throughout therapy, patients should be... 

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