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title: Does PMDD affect sexual function? | Niyora
description: There is a likely biological and psychological connection between PMDD and sexual dysfunction, but very few studies have examined this link. More research is
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Review, 2023

# Does PMDD affect sexual function?

There is a likely biological and psychological connection between PMDD and sexual dysfunction, but very few studies have examined this link. More research is needed.

 Early or limited evidence

Reviews published literature on PMDD, PMS, and sexual function

## What they did

A narrative review searching PubMed literature on sexual function in women with PMDD and premenstrual syndrome.

## What they found

Very few studies have examined the connection between PMDD and sexual dysfunction, and the studies that exist have significant methodological limitations.

## What it means for you

The relationship between PMDD and sexual function is not well studied, so doctors and women should be aware of the possible connection and seek tailored treatment. The main limitation is the small number of existing studies on this topic.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and sexual function: a narrative review Authors Susser LC, Parish S, Dumas E et al. Journal Sexual medicine reviews Year 2023 Study design Review What was tested None. This is a literature review. Read the paper [doi.org/10.1093/sxmrev/qead007](https://doi.org/10.1093/sxmrev/qead007)

## 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/)[Libido and sexual function](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-sexual-function/)[Neurosteroids (allopregnanolone)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-neurosteroids/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)

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