Survey study, 2006
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.
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
Topics
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