Premenstrual Disorders

much. Understanding at what point she is in her menstrual cycle will help both her and her doctor decide what steps to take next. If she feels she can’t control her mood swings and bingeing, she, her mother, and her physician may decide that Emily needs the help of one of the SSRI antidepressants to regulate her serotonin levels. These drugs may give her the ability to better live her life the way she wants.

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How Do SSRIs Work?