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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for PMS and PMDD
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SSRIs are a type of medicine that can restore the balance of certain brain chemicals called Reference neurotransmitters Opens New Window. This may help relieve physical and emotional symptoms of PMS. SSRIs are also used to treat Reference depression Opens New Window, Reference anxiety Opens New Window, menopause Reference hot flashes Opens New Window, and Reference chronic pain Opens New Window.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 8, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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