PMDD commonly includes which symptom?

PMDD commonly includes which symptom?

• A. Severe mood disturbances
• B. No mood symptoms
• C. Mild breast tenderness
• D. Irregular cycles

Answer: (A)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is driven by prominent mood changes that occur in the luteal phase and are severe enough to disrupt functioning. The defining feature is these intense mood disturbances—such as irritability, mood swings, depression, and anxiety—rather than just physical symptoms. That’s why severe mood disturbances are the best fit for PMDD. Mild breast tenderness or irregular cycles describe physical symptoms or patterns not specific to PMDD, and having no mood symptoms would not meet the disorder’s criteria.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is driven by prominent mood changes that occur in the luteal phase and are severe enough to disrupt functioning. The defining feature is these intense mood disturbances—such as irritability, mood swings, depression, and anxiety—rather than just physical symptoms. That’s why severe mood disturbances are the best fit for PMDD. Mild breast tenderness or irregular cycles describe physical symptoms or patterns not specific to PMDD, and having no mood symptoms would not meet the disorder’s criteria.