Survey study, 2024
How common is PMDD and how should it be managed?
PMDD affects about 3-8% of menstruating women worldwide. This review found high rates among Indian women, showing the condition significantly impacts daily life and quality of life.
What they did
Literature review examining PMDD's pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options across published research.
What they found
PMDD affects approximately 3-8% of menstruating women. High prevalence observed among Indian females of reproductive age, with significant adverse effects on quality of life.
What it means for you
Understanding PMDD prevalence is important for developing targeted interventions and raising awareness. Limited by being a literature review rather than new primary research.
3-8%
Percentage of menstruating women with PMDD
high
Prevalence among Indian females
About the study
- Original title
- Prevalence and Management of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Literature Review
- Authors
- Kavita Gupta, Samir J. Patel
- Journal
- RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None - literature review
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2024.v09.n06.038
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