Journal of affective disorders
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Comparative Study
Prevalence and predictors of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in older premenopausal women. The Harvard Study of Moods and Cycles.
Consistent data on the prevalence and predictors of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in the general population are lacking. ⋯ This study indicates a significant prevalence of PMDD in a large community-based sample. Given the associated impairment in social and occupational functioning seen in PMDD, these prevalence data provide a strong rationale for enhanced recognition and treatment of the disorder.