PMDD symptoms primarily involve which domains?

PMDD symptoms primarily involve which domains?

• A. Physical symptoms only
• B. Mood symptoms only
• C. Mood and behavioral symptoms
• D. No symptoms

Answer: (C)

PMDD is defined by prominent emotional and behavioral changes that occur in the luteal phase and improve after the start of menstruation. The key features are mood-related symptoms—such as affective lability, marked irritability or anger, depressed mood, and anxiety—and behavioral changes like increased interpersonal conflict, withdrawal from usual activities, or difficulty functioning socially or occupationally. Physical symptoms can be present, but they do not drive the diagnosis or define the disorder. Because the emotional and behavioral changes are the most impactful and defining aspects, mood and behavioral domains are the primary focus of PMDD.

PMDD is defined by prominent emotional and behavioral changes that occur in the luteal phase and improve after the start of menstruation. The key features are mood-related symptoms—such as affective lability, marked irritability or anger, depressed mood, and anxiety—and behavioral changes like increased interpersonal conflict, withdrawal from usual activities, or difficulty functioning socially or occupationally. Physical symptoms can be present, but they do not drive the diagnosis or define the disorder. Because the emotional and behavioral changes are the most impactful and defining aspects, mood and behavioral domains are the primary focus of PMDD.