Clinical and genetic association of comorbid provisional PMDD and ADHD in female patients with bipolar disorder.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a common comorbidity in bipolar disorder (BD), and its association with severe illness course and other comorbidity in BD has been reported. This study aims to investigate clinical characteristics and polygenic risk features of the subgroup with DSM-5-based…
Measuring premenstrual disorders in adolescence: prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder and psychometric validation of the PMS-I-Y in a German-speaking sample.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are common conditions associated with significant impairment and distress across multiple domains of functioning, including academic and occupational settings. Although menstruation, and with it the potential onset of PMS or PMDD…
Grey matter structural asymmetry and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Left-right brain asymmetry is an important feature of human neuroanatomy, with implications for cognition, behaviour, and vulnerability to mental disorders. Despite evidence for lateralized sensitivity to hormonal fluctuations, the cortical and subcortical asymmetry profile of individuals with preme…
Women's Health Care Committee, Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Annual Report 2026.
The Women's Health Care Committee was established in 2010 to promote women's health. In the fiscal year 2025, the committee advanced research and initiatives with a view toward social implementation, focusing on advancing understanding of disease etiology and improving quality of life (QOL) across t…
Escitalopram and brain reactivity to aggressive stimuli in premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition linked to the menstrual cycle and characterised by cyclic emotional distress, irritability and anger, which can disrupt social functioning. Intermittent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment is effective in alleviating symptoms, yet th…
Impairment of Executive Functions in Premenstrual Syndrome: State or Trait?
The aim of this study was to explore whether cognitive impairments in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are phase-dependent or persist across the menstrual cycle. Furthermore, we investigated whether such deficits are limited to working memory (WM) or…
The buffering role of sense of coherence, mindfulness skills and self-compassion in premenstrual disorders: Findings from a general sample.
The aim of this study was to look for factors protecting from developing severe premenstrual symptoms in high risk individuals. We tested if sense of coherence, mindfulness skills and self-compassion moderate the relationship between trauma and increased perceived stress and the symptoms of premenst…