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title: Is premenstrual dysphoric disorder now recognized in the international diagnosis system?
description: Yes. ICD-11 now officially recognizes premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a depressive disorder, with seven new specifiers to describe depressive disorders. Sp
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/depressive-storungen-von-der-icd-10-zur-icd-11-2026/
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Review, 2026

# Is premenstrual dysphoric disorder now recognized in the international diagnosis system?

Yes. ICD-11 now officially recognizes premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a depressive disorder, with seven new specifiers to describe depressive disorders. Specific guidance for children and adolescents still needs more research.

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Review of ICD classification systems (not a research population)

## What they did

A review of how depressive disorder classification changed from ICD-10 to ICD-11, focusing on relevance for diagnosing children and adolescents.

## What they found

ICD-11 lists depressive disorders separately from bipolar disorders. It newly includes dysthymic disorder, mixed depressive and anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Seven diagnostic specifiers were added. Clinical descriptions were updated with developmental characteristics relevant for children and adolescents, though German draft guidelines are not yet online.

## What it means for you

PMDD is now officially part of the international classification of mental disorders, which may improve recognition and treatment. The main limit is diagnostic criteria for young people still need validation.

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diagnostic specifiers introduced in ICD-11

## About the study

Original title Depressive Störungen – von der ICD-10 zur ICD-11 Authors Geissler S, Schulte-Körne G, Greimel E Journal Zeitschrift fur Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie Year 2026 Study design Review What was tested Not applicable (classification system review) Read the paper [doi.org/10.1024/1422-4917/a001053](https://doi.org/10.1024/1422-4917/a001053)

## Topics

[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Bipolar disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-bipolar/)[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)[Anxiety disorders and OCD](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-anxiety-disorders/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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