Survey study, 2022
How common is severe PMS (PMDD) and how much does it affect daily life?
About 4.46% of college students had severe PMS (PMDD), and the disability they experienced was as serious as major mental illnesses, highlighting the need for early identification.
What they did
A study of 224 college students using standardized tools to measure the prevalence of PMS and PMDD and how much these conditions affected their daily functioning, work, social life, and emotional wellbeing.
What they found
Among 224 students, 19.64% had PMS and 4.46% had PMDD (the severe form). The disability caused by PMDD was comparable in severity to other major mental illnesses.
What it means for you
This study shows that PMDD is not rare and causes real disability comparable to serious mental health conditions, supporting the need for diagnosis and treatment. The study was limited to college students and a relatively small sample, so these numbers may not apply to all women.
19.64%
College students with PMS
4.46%
College students with severe PMS (PMDD)
224
Study participants
About the study
- Original title
- Disability associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Authors
- Anusha Nemani, S. V. R. Naga Pavan Kumar Kampalli, Nooka Raju Nadukuru
- Journal
- Archives of Mental Health
- Year
- 2022
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 224
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.4103/amh.amh_110_22
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