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title: What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder and how common is it?
description: PMDD is now officially recognized as a distinct mood disorder linked to the menstrual cycle, affecting an important minority of women, and should be distingui
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-prevalence-diagnostic-considerations-and-2006/
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# What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder and how common is it?

PMDD is now officially recognized as a distinct mood disorder linked to the menstrual cycle, affecting an important minority of women, and should be distinguished from regular PMS and depression.

 Early or limited evidence

Women with PMDD

## What they did

A literature review of research on PMDD examining its prevalence, causes, the history of its formal diagnosis, and ongoing debates about how it should be classified.

## What they found

PMDD has been included as a formal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-4) since 1994. It is a distinct cyclical mood disorder separate from regular premenstrual symptoms and major depression.

## What it means for you

PMDD is now officially recognized as a real medical diagnosis, not just severe PMS. This formal recognition helps women with severe cyclical mood symptoms get proper diagnosis and treatment. This is a review of existing research rather than a new study.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: prevalence, diagnostic considerations, and controversies Authors Di Giulio G, Reissing ED Journal Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology Year 2006 Study design Survey study What was tested None Read the paper [doi.org/10.1080/01674820600747269](https://doi.org/10.1080/01674820600747269)

## 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/)[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)

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