Have you ever been diagnosed with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) or experienced severe Premenstrual Syndrome PMS?

Researchers at National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) are trying to understand how genes and environment can help identify individuals at risk of psychiatric disorders associated with reproductive events, such as the menstrual cycle.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a mood disorder with symptoms that present during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (this occurs about a week before the onset of menstrual bleeding/’the period’) and stop at the onset of the period. Severe Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is similar to PMDD, with individuals experiencing a collection of emotional/and or physical symptoms during the luteal/premenstrual phase, which stop at the onset of the period. However, PMS is more common, and individuals experience fewer and usually less severe symptoms than those with PMDD.  

A new project, called PreDDICT, aims is to help improve the current approach to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and support for individuals who are experiencing/have experienced Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) or severe Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

The research team is inviting affected individuals to take part in the study by filling in this questionnaire. 

Visit the website for more details of the study.