Prevalence of Moderate-to-Severe Premenstrual Syndrome or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Associated Variables Among Young Women in a Tertiary Health Care Center in Eastern India

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that is predominantly characterized by mood symptoms, and debilitating physical and cognitive symptoms, which have a direct or indirect impact on work efficiency, social and personal relationships, and overall quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of moderate to severe PMS and PMDD among young women in India and investigate sociodemographic and other associated factors.