--- title: Is PMDD linked to postpartum depression? | Niyora description: Yes, strongly. Among women with postpartum depression, 34.8% had PMDD, compared to only 4.9% without postpartum depression. This suggests a hormonal connectio url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/correlation-between-postpartum-depression-and-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-2015/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is PMDD linked to postpartum depression? Survey study, 2015 # Is PMDD linked to postpartum depression? Yes, strongly. Among women with postpartum depression, 34.8% had PMDD, compared to only 4.9% without postpartum depression. This suggests a hormonal connection between the two conditions. Early or limited evidence 166 women assessed 10-14 days after delivery in Gangneung, Korea ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 166 women assessed 10-14 days after delivery in Korea from September 2011 to March 2012. Depression was assessed using two different questionnaires (Beck Depression Inventory and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), and PMDD was evaluated retrospectively based on 10 specific symptoms. ## What they found Postpartum depression prevalence was 13.9% (23 of 166 women). Among the 23 women with postpartum depression, 8 had PMDD (34.8%). Among the 143 women without postpartum depression, 7 had PMDD (4.9%). The correlation between postpartum depression and PMDD was statistically significant (P less than 0.01). ## What it means for you Women with PMDD may be at higher risk for postpartum depression, and both conditions may share hormonal causes. The main limitation is that PMDD was assessed retrospectively (women were asked to remember symptoms) and this is a cross-sectional study, so we cannot prove cause and effect. 34.8% PMDD in depression group 4.9% PMDD in non-depression 13.9% postpartum depression ## About the study Original title Correlation between postpartum depression and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Single center study Authors Lee YJ, Yi SW, Ju DH et al. Journal Obstetrics & gynecology science Year 2015 Study design Survey study Participants 143 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.5468/ogs.2015.58.5.353](https://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.2015.58.5.353) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)[Pregnancy and postpartum](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-postpartum/) 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? Review, 2009 How common are PMS and PMDD, and how much do they disrupt women's lives? Systematic review, 2021 Are there hormone changes that could explain PMDD or depression in women? Review, 2003 How do menstrual cycle hormones affect the brain and cause mood disorders like PMDD? Randomised trial, 2000 How should PMDD be diagnosed and treated? Randomised trial, 1997 Does sertraline reduce PMDD symptoms and improve women's ability to function? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗