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People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts

The Conversation · 🇦🇺 public Australia · · 603 words · By Eliza Zhitnik; Jamie Hartmann-Boyce
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What to know about People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts

The article discusses a systematic review indicating that individuals with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than those without the condition. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment while noting the wide variance in reported rates across different studies.

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What happened

People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without it.

Why it matters

That is a key finding of our recent systematic review, published in the journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research.

Common ground

We searched for information on suicidality – meaning the risk of suicide and encompassing a spectrum of thoughts, plans and behaviors intended to end one’s life – in people with this disorder.

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The article discusses a systematic review indicating that individuals with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than those without the condition. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment while noting the wide variance in reported rates across different studies.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “If you or someone you know is in crisis and are based in the U.S., call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to speak with a trained listener, or text HELLO to 741741.”
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Claim 2: “A formal diagnosis requires that people track their symptoms and rate them against specific criteria over at least two menstrual cycles.”
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Two independent sources (Belle Health and the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders) confirm that a diagnosis requires tracking symptoms for at least two consecutive menstrual cycles.
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web search NEUTRAL — PMDD can cause significant distress and impairment during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (between ovulation and menstruation). Symptoms typically improve within a few days after the onset of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premenstrual_dysphoric_disorde…
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web search NEUTRAL — PMDD Diagnosis: How to Get Diagnosed, DSM-5 Criteria & What to Expect. “I thought I was just bad at coping.To get an official PMDD diagnosis, medical guidelines require you to track your symptoms dail…
https://bellehealth.co/pmdd-diagnosis-guide/
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web search NEUTRAL — → Meet the diagnostic criteria for PMDD, which require symptom tracking for at least two cycles. → Support objective documentation for clinicians to distinguish PMDD or PME from other mood disorders l…
https://www.iapmd.org/drsp
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Claim 3: “In the studies we reviewed, we found that reported rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors varied a lot – from as low as 0.011% in a large group of people with premenstrual disorders to as high as 86% in a worldwide group of patients with confirmed PMDD.”
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The specific range of 0.011% to 86% is not corroborated by the provided evidence snippets; the evidence provided for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'reported'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Announcing, informing & stating (Definition of reported from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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web search NEUTRAL — To return after deliberation to a legislative body for action: The committee reported the new tax bill out.
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web search NEUTRAL — Find 2,909 synonyms for reported and other similar words that you can use instead based on 20 separate contexts from our thesaurus.
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Claim 4: “In a study in adolescents with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, almost one-third of participants reported suicidal thoughts or behaviors.”
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Two separate web results explicitly state that almost one-third (or 34%) of participants/people with PMDD reported suicidal thoughts or behaviors, specifically mentioning adolescents in one instance.
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web search NEUTRAL — In a study in adolescents with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, almost one-third of participants reported suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
https://theconversation.com/people-with-premenstrual-dysphor…
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web search NEUTRAL — A new global study published in BMC Psychiatry reports that 34% of people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have attempted suicide. The study is the largest of its kind to examine rates of suicidal…
https://today.uic.edu/suicidal-thoughts-behaviors-linked-to-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A large body of evidence points to menstrual cycle influences on self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (STBs), suggesting that neurobiological hormone sensitivities, such as in premenstrual dysphoric …
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8933886/
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Claim 5: “Similarly, in a study in adult women with the condition, a quarter of respondents reported thinking about, considering or planning suicide.”
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One source explicitly mentions that a quarter of adult women with the condition reported thinking about or planning suicide, but this specific statistic is not repeated across other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Similarly, in a study in adult women with the condition, a quarter of respondents reported thinking about, considering or planning suicide. Rates were high in women who lived with PMDD alongside other…
https://theconversation.com/people-with-premenstrual-dysphor…
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web search NEUTRAL — Women with PMDD reported significantly higher rates of previous suicide attempts (OR: 4.4; 95% CI: 2.0–9.7, p < 0.001) when compared with non-PMDD control participants. However, no significant differe…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8721500/
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web search NEUTRAL — Women with PMDD experience intense psychological symptoms in the latter half of their menstrual cycle, with over 70% experiencing suicidal ideation and 1 in 3 attempting suicide. Despite the severity …
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=14446…
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Claim 6: “research shows that suicidal thoughts and behaviors are strongly linked to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle.”
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Claim 7: “PMDD is a long-term condition, officially recognized in 2013, that may affect up to 6% of people who have periods.”
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The provided evidence for this claim contains irrelevant information about Pablo Picasso and does not address PMDD recognition dates or prevalence percentages.
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web search NEUTRAL — Much of Picasso's work of the late 1910s and early 1920s is in a neoclassical style, and his work in the mid-1920s often has characteristics of Surrealism. His later work often combines elements of hi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 3, 2025 · After Cubism, Picasso continued to experiment with various styles, including Neoclassicism, Surrealism, and Expressionism. His later works often combined elements from his earlier styles…
https://www.clrn.org/what-was-picassoʼs-art-style/
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 20, 2023 · Explore Christie's guide to Pablo Picasso's art style, examining his artistic legacy and the styles that defined his career
https://www.christies.com/en/stories/pablo-picasso-a-style-g…
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Claim 8: “That is a key finding of our recent systematic review, published in the journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research.”
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While the general finding is corroborated, the specific mention of the systematic review in the journal 'Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research' is not explicitly confirmed by the provided search snippets, which mention other journals like BMC Psychiatry.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2017 study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychological Science.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/216770261772337…
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web search NEUTRAL — ‘Music therapy for stress reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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web search NEUTRAL — Additionally, most mental health professionals recognize porn addiction as a serious problem, making access to specialized care easier. Finding support that can address the whole person is critical to…
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Claim 9: “there are evidence-based treatments for PMDD that can improve well-being, including antidepressants, hormonal contraceptives, hormone-blocking agents, cognitive behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes, such as dietary changes and exercise.”
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Claim 10: “We found 18 studies, which spanned more than 2 million people who menstruate.”
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The specific numbers (18 studies, 2 million people) are not found in the provided evidence snippets; only the general topic of the review is mentioned.
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web search NEUTRAL — In a study in adolescents with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, almost one-third of participants reported suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Similarly, in a study in adult women with the conditi…
https://theconversation.com/people-with-premenstrual-dysphor…
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web search NEUTRAL — The present study was conducted to elucidate the association between PMDD and suicidality from relevant studies. Methods: Four electronic databases, namely, Scopus, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science,…
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34488087/
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web search NEUTRAL — Nonetheless, fully vaccinated individuals with breakthrough infections have...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3…
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Claim 11: “People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without it.”
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Multiple sources confirm the link between PMDD and increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, including a specific mention of higher rates in PMDD patients compared to controls.
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web search NEUTRAL — This ties into the idea of the liberty and rights of the individual, society as a social contract between rational individuals, and the beginnings of individualism as a doctrine.
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