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The MDQ allows you to screen patients and identify those suffering from premenstrual or menstrual distress. It produces a comprehensive description of the symptoms experienced by each patientwhich helps you formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan. The MDQ can also be used to monitor each patients progress and evaluate treatment effectiveness. |
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Composed of 47 items, this self-report inventory distinguishes cyclical from noncyclical changes in physical symptoms, mood, behavior, and arousal. It identifies the type and intensity of symptoms experienced during each of the three phases of a patients menstrual cyclethe 4 days prior to menstrual flow, menstruation, and the remainder of the cycle. |
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The test includes eight scales: |
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- Pain
- Water Retention
- Autonomic Reactions
- Negative Affect
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- Impaired Concentration
- Behavior Change
- Arousal
- Control
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The MDQ is available in two forms that can be used individually or together to develop a complete picture of a patients symptoms. |
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- Form C (Cycle) is a retrospective screening tool. It asks about symptoms experienced during the most recent menstrual cycle. Because Form C takes only 10--15 minutes to fill out, it can easily be completed in the waiting room.
- Form T (Today) contains the same 47 items as Form C, but it is completed every day over two or more cycles to build an accurate profile of symptoms.
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The MDQ can be hand scored using the Questionnaire Forms, or can be computer scored using WPS TEST REPORT prepaid Mail-In Answer Sheets. Computer scoring gives you a complete interpretive report, including symptom significance and specific treatment options.
Kits no longer available - see pricing section below for available components. |
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