PMDD Symptoms Checker
Is your premenstrual phase marked by severe emotional upheaval? Evaluate your cyclical symptoms against the DSM-5 clinical criteria for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Affects roughly 70–80% of women. Characterized by mild-to-moderate discomfort in the days leading up to a period.
- ✔ Physical changes: Bloating, breast tenderness, mild food cravings.
- ✔ Emotional changes: Mild fatigue, slight irritability, moodiness.
- ✔ Impairment: Doesn't severely disrupt work, social relationships, or daily routines.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Affects 3–8% of menstruating individuals. A severe neuroendocrine condition where the brain reacts abnormally to healthy cycle fluctuations.
- ✨ Severe mood swings: Intense sadness, tearfulness, sudden rage or irritation.
- ✨ Deep anxiety & panic: Feeling extreme tension, keyed up, or hopeless.
- ✨ Major disruption: Severely affects work, daily routine, and personal relationships.
Important: The Cyclical Rule
PMDD is uniquely tied to your menstrual cycle. Symptoms typically flare up in the week or two before bleeding (luteal phase) and fade away or vanish completely within a couple of days after bleeding starts (follicular phase). This test evaluates symptoms during that premenstrual week.
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