--- title: Do women with PMDD have more depression and anxiety than those without PMDD? description: Yes. Women with PMDD had significantly higher depression and anxiety symptoms and lower well-being compared to women without PMDD. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-an-undervalued-diagnosis-a-cross-sectional-study-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Do women with PMDD have more depression and anxiety than those without PMDD? Survey study, 2024 # Do women with PMDD have more depression and anxiety than those without PMDD? Yes. Women with PMDD had significantly higher depression and anxiety symptoms and lower well-being compared to women without PMDD. Early or limited evidence 112 Hungarian women with regular menstrual periods not on hormonal contraceptives, 68 with probable PMDD ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 112 Hungarian women with regular menstrual periods not on hormonal contraceptives. Researchers screened for PMDD using DSM-5 criteria and measured depression using the Beck Depression Inventory, anxiety using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and well-being using the WHO Well-Being Scale. ## What they found 68 women had probable PMDD and 45 did not. The PMDD group had significantly higher depression scores (F=19.394, p≤0.001), higher anxiety scores (F=17.714, p≤0.001), and lower well-being (p=0.04). Anxiety and depressive symptoms predicted the likelihood of PMDD. ## What it means for you Women with PMDD experience significantly more depression, anxiety, and lower well-being. This is a small study from one country with a cross-sectional design (snapshot in time), so it shows associations but not proof of cause. 68 Women with probable PMDD 19.394, p≤0.001 Depression significantly higher in PMDD group 17.714, p≤0.001 Anxiety significantly higher in PMDD group ## About the study Original title Premenstrual dysphoric disorder-an undervalued diagnosis? A cross-sectional study in Hungarian women Authors Pataki B, Kiss BL, Kálmán S et al. Journal Comprehensive psychoneuroendocrinology Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 68 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.cpnec.2024.100256](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpnec.2024.100256) ## 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/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/) 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 Survey study, 2023 Is PMDD diagnosis associated with more severe depression and anxiety and lower well-being? Randomised trial, 2017 Does Sepranolone reduce symptoms of severe premenstrual syndrome (PMDD)? Review, 2009 What causes PMDD and what are the treatment options? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Study, 2026 What treatments work for PMDD? Survey study, 2024 Does musculoskeletal pain affect quality of life and mood in women with PMS? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗