During the week before the start of her period,Zahara always experiences major depressive symptoms,radical mood swings,persistent irritability,poor concentration,fatigue,and physical symptoms such as bloating and breast tenderness which cause her to avoid social activities.Zahara's symptoms are illustrative of _______.Compared to her sister,the symptoms of depression,mood swings,irritability and fatigue Zahara experiences every month prior to the onset of her period are severe and debilitating.Once properly diagnosed,Zahara seeks treatment for the condition of __________________.

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Zahara's symptoms are typical of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that affects about 5% of menstruating women. It is characterized by emotional and physical symptoms that interfere with daily life. It is different from major depression in that it occurs only during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, and is relieved when menstruation begins. Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation, and dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, neither of which are characteristic of Zahara's symptoms.

During the Week Before the Start of Her Period,Zahara Always