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title: Is PMS classified as a mood disorder? | Niyora
description: Yes, PMS is listed as one of the common mood disorders seen in women in primary care, along with depression and other conditions.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/women-s-health-depression-and-related-disorders-1997/
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Review, 1997

# Is PMS classified as a mood disorder?

Yes, PMS is listed as one of the common mood disorders seen in women in primary care, along with depression and other conditions.

 Early or limited evidence

Review article about women in primary care; not a specific study population

## What they did

Review of mood disorders commonly seen in women in primary care settings, with focus on diagnosis and treatment of major depression and related disorders.

## What they found

PMS is identified as one of the common mood disorders in women alongside major depression, dysthymic disorder, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The review discusses diagnosis and treatment approaches applicable to mood disorders.

## What it means for you

This confirms that medical practice recognizes PMS as a mood-related condition. However, the abstract provides no specific details about PMS symptoms, causes, or treatment.

## About the study

Original title Women's health. Depression and related disorders Authors Szewczyk M, Chennault SA Journal Primary care Year 1997 Study design Review What was tested Not specified for PMS Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9082468/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9082468/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)[Pregnancy and postpartum](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-postpartum/)

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