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The Signs and Symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderAbout.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Do I Have PMDD?Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Approximately three to eight percent of girls and women experience PMDD during the week before menstruation begins. According to the DSM-IV, at least five of the following symptoms must be present during the premenstrual period for a diagnosis of PMDD:
Note: The above symptoms must occur in addition to the required diagnostic criteria for PMS for a diagnosis of PMDD to occur.
Sources: The American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association 1994.
Robert F Casper, MD. Patient information: Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, UpToDate [online]. Accessed on October, 24, 2006. Updated: September 24, 2007 |
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