Survey study, 2021
How common is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
About 16% of women had PMDD. PMDD causes severe emotional and physical symptoms that significantly impact women's lives, though these symptoms are often dismissed or not recognized.
What they did
Cross-sectional prevalence study. 250 women aged 18-45 completed the Daily Record of Severity of Problems over 2 consecutive menstrual cycles to assess whether they met the criteria for PMDD.
What they found
The prevalence rate of PMDD was 16%. PMDD caused severe emotional and physical symptoms that significantly impacted various aspects of women's lives, yet these symptoms were frequently dismissed.
What it means for you
About 1 in 6 women may have PMDD, which has serious impacts on quality of life but is often not recognized or taken seriously. This study provides a snapshot of how common PMDD is but cannot explain what causes it.
250
women studied
16%
had PMDD
2
consecutive menstrual cycles tracked
About the study
- Original title
- Prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - A Cross Sectional Study
- Authors
- Ashwini Bulbuli, Akshata Sherikar
- Journal
- International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
- Year
- 2021
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 250
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.21275/sr211009143016
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.250 females 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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