Treatment of premenstrual dysphoria with continuous versus intermittent dosing of oral contraceptives: Results of a three ‐arm randomized controlled trial

ConclusionsThe study fails to replicate a uniquely beneficial effect of continuous COC on PMD. Additional work is needed to understand the psychosocial context bolstering the placebo response in women with PMD.

Source: Depression and Anxiety - July 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tory A. Eisenlohr ‐Moul, Susan S. Girdler, Jacqueline L. Johnson, Peter J. Schmidt, David R. Rubinow Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research