Effects of acupuncture on the anxious and depressive symptoms occasioned by the Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

INTERVENTION: Acupuncture:Using needles Korean brand Dongbang size 0,20 X 30 mm. Needles for single use, discarded in an appropriate container (BD Descartex ‐ Registered Trademark (R)) after use, not being reused. We used a cube of foam about 2 cm with an adhesive material (double‐sided tape) covering one side of the cube, which was placed on the skin over the acupuncture point, making support for the acupuncture needle. The volunteer was not able to see the level of needle entry, because the cube impeded vision. The needle penetrated the skin enough to reach the acupoint and give the effect "DE QI ". Used acupoints: PC‐6, TE‐5, LI‐4, GB‐34, SP‐6 and LR‐3. Frequency of twice a week for two menstrual cycles (based on the normal cycle of 28 days), totaling 16 sessions. The duration of each service, with initial treatments, application of needles and the needles stay was around 45 minutes. CONDITION: Anxious symptoms. Depressive symptoms. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). PRIMARY OUTCOME: Analysis of changes in anxiety symptoms with the Hamilton Anxiety Scale. Analysis of variation in depressive symptoms with the Hamilton Depression Scale. Analysis of variation in quality of life with the Brazilian version of the SF‐36 questionnaire. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Assess for any subgroup with better response to acupuncture treatment. ; Subgroups: age between 18 and 28 years, age between 29 to 42 years and physical activity. To characterize the profile of women evaluated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder through an evaluation form with questions about socio‐demographic profile. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Women of childbearing age, with regular menstrual cycles and with a diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder confirmed by the DSM‐IV