What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition marked by one or more symptoms, anger, irritability, and/or internal tension occur during the second half of the menstrual cycle, and sometimes extend into the first few days of menses.
How do members experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for premenstrual dysphoric disorder*
*Data from patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder*
*Data from patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has premenstrual dysphoric disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 12 | |
| 20s | 59 | |
| 30s | 166 | |
| 40s | 224 | |
| 50s | 146 | |
| 60s | 18 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 614 |