--- title: How common is PMDD in women in Bosnia and Herzegovina and what are the most common symptoms? description: 52% of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina met diagnostic criteria for PMDD. The most common symptoms were depressed mood (68%) and breast swelling or weight gain url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/psychological-disorders-in-women-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-associated-with-2003/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMDD in women in Bosnia and Herzegovina and what are the most common symptoms? Survey study, 2003 # How common is PMDD in women in Bosnia and Herzegovina and what are the most common symptoms? 52% of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina met diagnostic criteria for PMDD. The most common symptoms were depressed mood (68%) and breast swelling or weight gain (81.8%). Early or limited evidence 181 women aged 15-52 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including adolescents and adults ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 181 women aged 15-52 in Bosnia and Herzegovina with varying backgrounds (married, single, adolescent, adult). Researchers conducted structured interviews using DSM-IV diagnostic criteria to identify PMDD and premenstrual symptoms. ## What they found 52% of women met DSM-IV criteria for PMDD (23.4% of adolescents, 76.6% of adults). The most common physical symptoms were breast swelling, weight gain, muscle pain, and arm and leg swelling (81.8%), appetite changes (63.5%), sleep problems (55%), and headaches (47%). The most common psychological symptoms were depressed mood (68%), fatigue and lack of energy (53.6%), anger and social withdrawal (49.7%), anxiety (49%), and concentration and memory problems (40.7%). Pain was significantly more common in adolescents. ## What it means for you More than half of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina met criteria for PMDD, which appears high. PMDD causes both physical and emotional symptoms that affect daily life. Many women didn't correctly identify their menstrual cycle length, suggesting some may have been misdiagnosed. Results are specific to this country. 181 women in study 52% met PMDD diagnostic criteria 68% reported depressed mood ## About the study Original title [Psychological disorders in women in Bosnia and Herzegovina associated with menstruation] Authors Sinanović O, Subasić A, Bacaj D Journal Medicinski arhiv Year 2003 Study design Survey study Participants 181 What was tested No intervention; diagnostic interviews for PMDD Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15022563/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15022563/) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) 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 Randomised trial, 2021 Does hypnotherapy reduce pain and emotional distress in women with PMDD? Survey study, 2026 How common is PMDD in Russian medical students, and what are its symptoms? Survey study, 2024 What factors are associated with PMS and PMDD in adolescent and young women? Cohort study, 2006 How should severe period pain in teenagers be treated? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗