--- title: What characteristics do women with PMDD share? | Niyora description: A survey of 102 women with professional PMDD diagnosis showed symptom profiles matching medical literature. A comparison group of 110 women without profession url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/socio-demographic-profile-of-a-sample-of-women-with-premenstrual-dysphoric-2016/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What characteristics do women with PMDD share? Survey study, 2016 # What characteristics do women with PMDD share? A survey of 102 women with professional PMDD diagnosis showed symptom profiles matching medical literature. A comparison group of 110 women without professional diagnosis had different patterns, suggesting women seeking online forums differ from other symptomatic women. Early or limited evidence 102 women with professional PMDD diagnosis and 110 comparison women from worldwide internet forums ## What they did Researchers created an online survey distributed through four internet forums worldwide. One group consisted of 102 women with professional PMDD diagnosis. Through control questions, they identified a second group of 110 women without professional diagnosis for comparison. ## What they found Women with professional PMDD diagnosis reported symptoms that closely matched descriptions in medical literature. Women without professional diagnosis showed different patterns, suggesting that women seeking help on online forums differ from other women with similar symptoms. ## What it means for you The study created a profile of women with PMDD who use internet forums. However, the sample is not representative of all women with this condition since participants were self-selected online. The findings show the importance of careful survey design and question verification when researching online. 102 Women with professional PMDD diagnosis 110 Comparison women without professional diagnosis 4 Internet forums surveyed ## About the study Original title Socio-demographic Profile of a Sample of Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Exploratory Study Authors Agustin Quilez Journal Journal of Women s Health Care Year 2016 Study design Survey study Participants 110 What was tested None - survey study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4172/2167-0420.1000341](https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0420.1000341) Original abstract Objective: To study the socio-demographic profile of women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder to assess factors those have an impact on their pathology and to explore the consequences of the disorder. Materials and Methods: Self-administered online survey distributed in four different internet forums around the world. The survey compiled socio-demographic data such as age, level of income, level of education, size of hometown, marital situation and employment status. Certain health-related items were also included to focus on the consequences of the illness. Results: A non-representative sample of 102 women with Premenstrual Dyspohric Disorder has been used to create a profile of women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder who use Internet forums. The women surveyed provide data that closely fitted the symptom profile in the specialized literature. Thanks to the control questions another unplanned sample emerged of 110 women not diagnosed by professionals. This sample was used to make comparisons. Conclusions: The creation of a socio-demographic profile highlighted the consequences of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. From the methodological point of view, the result emphasizes the need to use specific strategies in internet-based studies to improve participation and to check the authenticity of the responses. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Apps and digital interventions](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-digital-health/) 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 Systematic review, 2026 Can digital tools help diagnose PMDD? Randomised trial, 2021 Does ulipristal acetate (a progesterone blocker) treat PMDD? Randomised trial, 2019 Does online cognitive behavioral therapy help women with PMDD? Systematic review, 2026 Do digital tools and apps help reduce PMS and PMDD symptoms? Cohort study, 2026 What life and psychological factors are linked to PMS and PMDD? Survey study, 2025 Does PMDD affect screen time, sleep quality, and how fast people react? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗