Here's some information on what's being called the first clinical trial of its kind to try to help women w/ PMDD. It's out of North Carolina.
http://www.unchealthcare.org/news/AugNews/pmdd?searchterm=susan+girdler
The university received a $3 million grant for a five-year clinical trial using a low-dose contraceptive called YAZ (ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone).
The trial is currently enrolling subjects. Interested women can call (919) 966-2547 or visit www.womensmooddisorders.org.
To see a video related to the trial and Rubinow and Girdler’s research, go to: http://www.unchealthcare.org/site/newsroom/pmdd_relief0814.