--- title: Is suicidal thinking more common in women with premenstrual disorders? description: Yes. Women with premenstrual disorders have higher rates of suicidal thinking and attempts, especially if they are young (18-25), unemployed, have low income, url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/clinical-correlates-of-premenstrual-suicidal-ideation-among-women-in-makkah-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is suicidal thinking more common in women with premenstrual disorders? Survey study, 2024 # Is suicidal thinking more common in women with premenstrual disorders? Yes. Women with premenstrual disorders have higher rates of suicidal thinking and attempts, especially if they are young (18-25), unemployed, have low income, or have depression or anxiety. Early or limited evidence 733 women in Makkah, Saudi Arabia (mostly aged 18-25, single, childless) ## What they did Descriptive cross-sectional study of 733 women in Makkah, Saudi Arabia using an online questionnaire. Data collected on demographics, menstrual cycle regularity, PMS and PMDD history, psychiatric history, and PMDD treatment. Chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used to analyze associations. ## What they found 90.3% experienced premenstrual symptoms. 8.5% had a history of suicide attempt. Women with irregular menstruation, depression or anxiety history, high trauma history, unemployment, age 18-25, no children, and monthly income less than 5000 SR had significantly higher rates of suicide attempts. These were independent predictors of suicide attempts. ## What it means for you Premenstrual disorders may be linked to suicide risk, especially in women with mental health problems or economic stress. This study was only in Saudi Arabia and cannot prove that premenstrual disorders cause suicide attempts. 733 Number of participants 90.3% Experienced premenstrual symptoms 8.5% History of suicide attempt ## About the study Original title Clinical Correlates of Premenstrual Suicidal Ideation Among Women in Makkah Population Authors Gari A, Almohammdi SS, Alharbi NS et al. Journal Cureus Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 733 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68716](https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68716) Original abstract Introduction Suicidal ideation (SI), planning, and attempts have been found to be more common in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This study assessed the association between PMS, PMDD, and SI within the Makkah population, in Saudi Arabia. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional study that simply characterizes the prevalence of a health outcome in a specified population was done on 733 women using an online questionnaire. Data about demographics, menstrual cycle, PMS, past psychiatric history, prior history of PMDD, and previous drug treatment for PMDD were collected. The chi-square and Fisher exact tests were applied. Results Of the participants, 540 (73.7%) had an age represented the age of 18-25 years old, 551 (75.2%) were single, 592 (80.8%) did not have children, 352 (48.0%) had a four-year college education, and 552 (75.3%) had a monthly income of less than 5000 SR. Exactly 704 (96.0%) were menstruating, 539 (73.5%) had regular menstrual cycles, 640 (87.3%) reported low shock trauma, 201 (27.4%) reported a history of anxiety, and 541 (73.8%) reported an impact of premenstrual disorders on mental health. Of them, 662 (90.3%) experienced premenstrual symptoms, 53 (7.2%) had a previous diagnosis of premenstrual symptoms, and 62 (8.5%) had a history of a suicide attempt. Those aged 18 to 25 years, who have no children, have a monthly income of less than 5000, are unemployed, have irregular menstruation, have medical interventions due to premenstrual symptoms, have a lifelong history of depression or anxiety, and have a history of high shock trauma had a significantly higher prevalence of a history of a suicide attempt. These factors were independent predictors on regression analysis. Conclusion The link between PMD and the likelihood of suicide attempts highlights how crucial it is to treat severe PMDs in the context of mental health. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Suicidality](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-suicidality/)[PTSD and trauma](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-ptsd-trauma/) 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 Case report, 2018 Can severe head injury lead to PMDD? Study, 2026 Do anxiety and depression get worse before your period if you already have a mental health condition? 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