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Survey study, 2014

# How common are PMDD and PMS?

Both are common. PMDD affects 3 to 8 percent of women of childbearing age, while PMS affects 20 to 30 percent. Both significantly reduce quality of life and work productivity.

 Moderate study design

Women of reproductive age

## What they did

Reviewed published research on how common PMDD and PMS are, what causes them, how to diagnose them, and how to treat them.

## What they found

PMDD affects 3 to 8 percent of women of reproductive age, while PMS affects 20 to 30 percent. Both conditions are linked to significant reductions in quality of life and decreased work productivity.

## What it means for you

Millions of women experience these conditions and face real consequences in daily life and work. This summarizes findings from other studies but does not present new research data.

3-8%

prevalence of PMDD

20-30%

prevalence of PMS

significant

impact on quality of life and work

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual syndrome: an overview Authors Shantanu Bharti, Ajay Kohli, Adarsh Tripathi et al. Journal Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry Year 2014 Study design Survey study What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i2.7814](https://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i2.7814) Original abstract

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects 3- 8% of women in the reproductive age group, while premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a prevalence of 20-30%. PMS and PMDD are associated with significant reduction in quality of life and decreased work productivity. This review examines the current literature regarding the epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, burden of illness and management of PMDD and PMSDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i2.7814Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry Vol 5(2):9-12

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## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)

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