Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Overview :

PMS is estimated to affect 70-90% of childbearing age. The more severe form of the disorder, PMDD, affects 3-5% of women of childbearing age. Up to 40% of women have PMDD symptoms that are so severe they interfere with their daily activities. It is more common in women in their late 20s and early 40s, who have at least one child and a history of depression, anxiety/tension, affective lability, or irritability/anger.