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.
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
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.
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