Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury: A case report

We present a case of a 17 year old female who developed premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) after sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and review the diagnosis of PMDD. The patient developed symptoms of severe depression surrounding her menses months after sustaining severe TBI and was diagnosed with PMDD by a psychiatrist. She ultimately required antipsychotics for optimal symptom resolution. PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome with symptoms including irritability, anxiety and nonfatal suicidal behavior.

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