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title: What are the main symptoms of PMDD in Moroccan women? | Niyora
description: Women with PMDD in Morocco experience depression, difficulty concentrating, and mood changes. Most also have physical symptoms, with muscle and joint pain the
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Survey study, 2022

# What are the main symptoms of PMDD in Moroccan women?

Women with PMDD in Morocco experience depression, difficulty concentrating, and mood changes. Most also have physical symptoms, with muscle and joint pain the most common (82%).

 Early or limited evidence

675 women in Morocco who responded to an online survey

## What they did

Researchers surveyed 675 women in Morocco using Facebook between November 2021 and January 2022. They used a symptom checklist and medical criteria (DSM-5) to identify who had PMDD.

## What they found

Of 675 women surveyed, 372 (55%) met the criteria for PMDD. The most common emotional symptoms were depression, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in activities, and mood changes. Physical symptoms were present in more than 60%, with muscle and joint pain reported by 82%.

## What it means for you

PMDD affects many women with these specific emotional and physical symptoms. However, this study only included women who use Facebook, so the results may not represent all women in Morocco.

675

women surveyed

372

with PMDD (55%)

82%

reported muscle or joint pain

## About the study

Original title Characteristics of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in Moroccan Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Authors Omaima Belakbir, A. K. Rhaouti, Siham Belbachir et al. Journal Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 675 What was tested None; the study described PMDD symptoms Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2022.v10i11.011](https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2022.v10i11.011)

## Topics

[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)

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