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title: What does Asian research show about premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
description: Most research from Asia on PMDD has been prevalence studies documenting how common it is. Asian research on the genetic and biological basis of PMDD remains v
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-in-the-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-of-2014/
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# What does Asian research show about premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

Most research from Asia on PMDD has been prevalence studies documenting how common it is. Asian research on the genetic and biological basis of PMDD remains very limited.

 Early or limited evidence

Review of existing research (not a new study)

## What they did

A workgroup of DSM-5 experts reviewed evidence about premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including research contributions from Asia.

## What they found

PMDD was included as a separate diagnostic category in DSM-5. Research contributions from Asia have mainly been prevalence studies. Genetic and neurobiological domains of PMDD remain largely untouched in Asia.

## What it means for you

PMDD is now officially recognized as a diagnosis. However, more research is needed from Asia to understand the underlying biology and genetics of the disorder.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual dysphoric disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition: contributions from Asia Authors Mehta N, Mehta S Journal East Asian archives of psychiatry : official journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists = Dong Ya jing shen ke xue zhi : Xianggang jing shen ke yi xue yuan qi kan Year 2014 Study design Survey study What was tested None (review article) Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25482838/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25482838/)

## 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/)[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)

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