--- title: How common is premenstrual dysphoric disorder among women in Morocco? description: About half of 618 women interviewed in Casablanca met criteria for PMDD, with the most common symptoms being appetite changes, depressed mood, and emotional i url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/assessment-of-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-symptoms-population-of-women-in-2002/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is premenstrual dysphoric disorder among women in Morocco? Survey study, 2002 # How common is premenstrual dysphoric disorder among women in Morocco? About half of 618 women interviewed in Casablanca met criteria for PMDD, with the most common symptoms being appetite changes, depressed mood, and emotional instability. Early or limited evidence 618 women in Casablanca, Morocco; mean age 32.2 years, ranging from 20 to 50 ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 618 women in Casablanca assessed for PMDD using DSM-IV criteria and a socio-demographic questionnaire, tracking symptoms over one menstrual cycle. ## What they found 310 of 618 women (50.2%) met PMDD criteria. Mean age was 32.2 ± 8 years. Among women with PMDD: 82.8% (n=256) had appetite changes or overeating, 77.7% (n=241) had depressed mood or hopelessness, 65.8% (n=204) had marked emotional instability, 65% (n=201) had difficulty concentrating, 59.7% (n=185) had sleep problems, and 55.7% (n=172) felt overwhelmed. ## What it means for you PMDD appears to be very common in this population, affecting about half of women. The most frequent symptoms are appetite changes and mood changes. However, this was one study in one city, so the findings may not apply to other regions or countries, and it tracked only one cycle. 310 of 618 women meeting PMDD criteria (50.2%) 82.8% with appetite changes or overeating 77.7% with depressed mood or hopelessness ## About the study Original title [Assessment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms: population of women in Casablanca] Authors McHichi alami Kh, Tahiri SM, Moussaoui D et al. Journal L'Encephale Year 2002 Study design Survey study Participants 283 What was tested None; symptoms were observed over one menstrual cycle Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12506265/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12506265/) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Fatigue and energy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-fatigue/)[Appetite and food cravings](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-food-cravings/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2020 How common are premenstrual symptoms in secondary school students? Randomised trial, 2021 Does hypnotherapy reduce pain and emotional distress in women with PMDD? Study, 2022 What are the symptoms, causes, and treatments of PMS and PMDD? Survey study, 2019 What are the best ways to manage PMS? Survey study, 2001 How common is premenstrual dysphoric disorder and how is it related to other psychiatric conditions? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗