--- title: Are suicide attempts more common during the luteal phase in women with PMDD? description: No. Suicide attempts during the luteal phase occurred equally often in women with PMDD (34%) and without PMDD (35%). However, PMDD was more common in women wh url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-symptoms-and-luteal-suicide-attempts-2004/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Are suicide attempts more common during the luteal phase in women with PMDD? Cohort study, 2004 # Are suicide attempts more common during the luteal phase in women with PMDD? No. Suicide attempts during the luteal phase occurred equally often in women with PMDD (34%) and without PMDD (35%). However, PMDD was more common in women who attempted suicide than in the general population. Early or limited evidence 125 female suicide attempters and 83 blood donor controls with regular menstrual cycles ## What they did Prospective study in a general hospital. 125 women who had attempted suicide and 83 blood donors with regular menstrual cycles were assessed. PMDD diagnosis was made retrospectively using DSM-IV criteria. ## What they found Attempts during the luteal phase were not more frequent in women with PMDD (34%) than without PMDD (35%). PMDD was present in 54% of suicide attempters compared to 6% of controls, a highly significant difference. ## What it means for you Despite PMDD being more common in people who attempt suicide, the timing of attempts does not cluster in the luteal phase when PMS symptoms are worst. This suggests PMDD may increase suicide risk overall but not through monthly symptom cycles. The study was limited by using retrospective diagnosis of PMDD. 34% Luteal phase attempts in PMDD group 35% Luteal phase attempts in non-PMDD group 54% PMDD in suicide attempters versus 6% in controls ## About the study Original title Premenstrual symptoms and luteal suicide attempts Authors Baca-Garcia E, Diaz-Sastre C, Ceverino A et al. Journal European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience Year 2004 Study design Cohort study What was tested None Read the paper [doi.org/10.1007/s00406-004-0506-1](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-004-0506-1) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Suicidality](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-suicidality/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Interview study, 2025 How common is suicidal thinking in women with PMDD? Cohort study, 2021 Do women with premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of injury? Systematic review, 2021 Are women with PMS or PMDD more likely to think about or attempt suicide? Systematic review, 2021 Does PMDD increase the risk of suicidality? Survey study, 2026 Are PMS and PMDD linked to suicidal thoughts and violence toward family? Cohort study, 2026 Does suicidal thinking and self-harm follow the menstrual cycle in PMDD? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗