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title: Is PMDD a separate disease from PMS? | Niyora
description: Yes. Research confirms PMDD is a discrete disorder with a good prognosis when appropriately diagnosed and treated.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd-as-an-independent-disease-2012/
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Review, 2012

# Is PMDD a separate disease from PMS?

Yes. Research confirms PMDD is a discrete disorder with a good prognosis when appropriately diagnosed and treated.

 Moderate study design

This is a review article, not a study of specific people.

## What they did

Reviewed recent research on PMDD's epidemiology, underlying causes, symptoms, and therapy options to understand how it differs from PMS.

## What they found

The review found that PMDD is a discrete disorder and has a good prognosis in cases of appropriate diagnosis and therapy.

## What it means for you

Treating PMDD as a separate condition from general PMS helps ensure proper recognition and treatment. The strength of findings depends on the quality of studies reviewed.

## About the study

Original title [Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) as an independent disease] Authors Passow D, Bolz M Journal Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie Year 2012 Study design Review Read the paper [doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1299473](https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1299473)

## 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/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[GnRH agonists and ovarian suppression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-gnrh/)[Cognitive behavioral therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-cbt/)

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