--- title: How common is severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? | Niyora description: About 16% of women have PMDD. It significantly affects various aspects of their life and is often dismissed by others. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-a-cross-sectional-epidemiological-survey-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? Survey study, 2022 # How common is severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? About 16% of women have PMDD. It significantly affects various aspects of their life and is often dismissed by others. Early or limited evidence 250 women aged 18 to 45 years ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 250 women aged 18 to 45 years. Participants used the Daily Record of Severity of Problems to track symptoms over two consecutive menstrual cycles. ## What they found The prevalence of PMDD was 16%. PMDD severely impacts various aspects of women's lives and is aggravated by daily stressors. Symptoms are repeatedly dismissed. ## What it means for you About 1 in 6 women experience PMDD, which is a serious condition that affects daily life. However, these symptoms are often not recognized or taken seriously. Main limits: the abstract does not specify which country was studied, and does not provide detailed information about how PMDD was defined. 250 women studied 16% prevalence of PMDD 2 consecutive menstrual cycles tracked ## About the study Original title Premenstrual Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Epidemiological Survey Journal Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice Year 2022 Study design Survey study What was tested None; this was an observational study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2022.04(07).30](https://doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2022.04(07).30) Original abstract Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), is a mood disorder characterized by severe emotional and physical symptoms and has a significant effect on various aspects of a women's life.Despite this, impact and burden of PMDD are still mostly unrecognized.250females aged 18 -45 years were included in the study and were administered Daily Record of Severity of Problems, for two consecutive menstrual cycles.Study reports a prevalence rate of 16%.PMDD has been shown to severely impact various aspects of life, added to which are daily stressors aggravating the pre -existing condition.And yet, these symptoms are repeatedly dismissed. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/) 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 Cohort study, 2026 What genetic factors are linked to premenstrual symptoms? Study, 2026 How do women with PMDD process emotions differently in their brains? Systematic review, 2026 Why do some women experience mood changes linked to their menstrual cycle? Case-control study, 2026 Do women with PMS handle emotions differently at different times of the cycle? Survey study, 2025 Does PMDD or PMS affect quality of life? Systematic review, 2025 Do people with PMDD and severe PMS have difficulties with emotion regulation? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗