--- title: What factors increase suicide risk in young women with PMDD? | Niyora description: About 28% of young women with PMDD have current suicide risk, with risk higher in those with panic disorder, depression, childhood trauma, or non-white skin c url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/factors-associated-with-suicide-risk-in-young-women-with-premenstrual-dysphoric-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What factors increase suicide risk in young women with PMDD? Survey study, 2025 # What factors increase suicide risk in young women with PMDD? About 28% of young women with PMDD have current suicide risk, with risk higher in those with panic disorder, depression, childhood trauma, or non-white skin color. The evidence is limited because only 128 women were assessed in one location. Early or limited evidence 128 young women with PMDD recruited from the community ## What they did This cross-sectional study recruited 128 young women with PMDD from their community and assessed them using standardized psychiatric interviews for suicide risk and related factors including panic disorder, depression severity, and childhood trauma. ## What they found 28.1% of women with PMDD had current suicide risk. Risk was associated with panic disorder (odds ratio 18.71), non-white skin color (odds ratio 4.18), greater depressive symptom severity, and history of childhood trauma. ## What it means for you If you have PMDD plus any of these risk factors, especially panic disorder or depression, talk with your doctor or mental health provider about suicide risk assessment and support. The main limitations are the small sample size, single location, and cross-sectional design which shows association not causation. 28.1% had current suicide risk 18.71 odds ratio for panic disorder 4.18 odds ratio for non-white skin color ## About the study Original title Factors associated with suicide risk in young women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a population-based study Authors Machado FZ, da Mota MSS, Dos Santos EP et al. Journal Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 128 What was tested None - risk assessment study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.47626/2237-6089-2023-0718](https://doi.org/10.47626/2237-6089-2023-0718) Original abstract Objective: Women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are more likely to report suicide ideation and behavior when compared to women without PMDD. However, there is a lack of studies investigating the risk factors for suicide risk in women with PMDD. Thus, the aim of this study is to assess the factors associated with suicide risk in young women with PMDD. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study including 128 young women with PMDD who were recruited from the community. PMDD and suicide risk were assessed by trained psychologists using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI-PLUS). Suicide risk evaluation includes six questions that assess suicidal intention, planning, and previous attempts. Subjects who answer yes to any of the six questions are classified as having current suicide risk. Results: The prevalence of current suicide risk in women with PMDD was 28.1%. The factors associated with suicide risk in this population were: presenting current panic disorder (odds ratio [OR]: 18.71 [95% confidence interval {95%CI} 1.02-343.27], p = 0.048), a non-white skin color (OR: 4.18 [95%CI 1.28-13.61], p = 0.018), greater severity of depressive symptoms (OR: 1.22 [95%CI 1.12-1.32], p < 0.001), and history of childhood trauma (OR: 1.04 [95%CI 1.01-1.08], p = 0.010). Conclusion: Our findings indicate that there are key sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with suicide risk in young women with PMDD, enabling clinicians to identify at-risk individuals who could benefit from further screening and interventions. 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