by Elizabeth Kissling | Sep 19, 2010 | New Research, Pharmaceutical, PMDD, PMS
Some of you may recall that in my book, Capitalizing on the Curse, I argued that the addition of PMDD to the DSM-IV and the re-branding of fluoxetine HCI as Sarafem are linked. It was no coincidence that pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly sought a unique FDA...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Apr 28, 2010 | Dysmenorrhea, New Research, PMS
This is a very small study, but I don’t need much encouragement for an afternoon nap. Researchers wanted to test whether a mid-afternoon nap during the late-luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (commonly known as the premenstrual period) would improve symptoms of...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Mar 9, 2010 | New Research, Newspapers, PMDD, PMS
Guest Post by Amber Steele, University of Cambridge There have been a couple of stories in the press recently touting a study by Joanna Spencer and colleagues suggesting that PMDD may be genetic. I had a cursory look through the paper and read the article. Changes in...
by Chris Hitchcock | Feb 21, 2010 | Activism, Health Care, Menstruation, Ovulation, Pharmaceutical, PMDD, PMS
The American Psychiatric Association has pushed back their timeline for the 5th version of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual. The new psychiatric bible was originally scheduled to come out in 2011, but has now been delayed to 2013 . Initial drafts have been posted...
by Chris Hitchcock | Feb 20, 2010 | Media, Menstruation, Music, PMS
In honour of the fabulous Laurie Anderson (whose Delusion performance I will be attending this evening), I wanted to share a link to her song Beautiful Red Dress from the Strange Angels album. It’s full of powerful imagery, and, as always for her, that bit of...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Feb 19, 2010 | Advertising, Humor, PMS
Ha ha! It’s funny because PMS turns women into hideous monsters! Just like Mexican wrestlers! Get it? Yeah, I’m not laughing either at this ad for Kitadol. Neither is Copyranter. [via Glad Rags]...
