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

A large review of existing literature shines a light on the little-known condition and points to the need for a better understanding of who is at risk and how to prevent and treat it.

By: Eliza Zhitnik, UMass Amherst and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst, The Conversation

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Published: May 8, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Eliza Zhitnik, UMass Amherst and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst

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.

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.

We searched for information on suicidality – …

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