Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool: A Useful Tool for DSM-5 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

A premenstrual screening tool is needed when time constraints and attrition limit the feasibility of daily ratings. The present study examines the utility of a novel, 33-item, retrospective, dimensional, DSM-5-based, screening measure developed to explore women’s perceptions of premenstrual symptomatology. This is the first measure that examines perception of impairment for each DSM-5 symptom and assesses the frequency criterion. Participants (N = 331) reported symptoms ranging from none to a level consistent with a provisional DSM-5 diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Initial psychometric properties indicated a five-factor structure: (1) affective symptoms; (2) fatigue, sleep, and anhedonia; (3) symptom frequency; (4) impairment and severity of appetite change and physical symptoms; and (5) difficulty concentrating. The total symptom scale and the frequency, severity, and impairment subscales demonstrated high internal consistency. Strong correlations between this dimensional measure and other retrospective and prospective premenstrual symptom measures suggest strong convergent, concurrent, and predictive validity. Premenstrual symptom groups created using this screening measure (minimal, mild/moderate, severe) differed on other retrospective and prospective measures of premenstrual symptoms. There was evidence of divergent validity and lack of an acquiescence bias. We also report data describing women’s perceptions of the frequency, level of impairment, and level of severity for each DSM-5 PMDD symptom over a 12-month period and discuss implications for future research on premenstrual phenomenology. Initial evidence for the reliability and construct validity of this symptom screening measure suggests potential value for assessing premenstrual symptomatology in research and practice.

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The Influence of Depression on Biased Diagnosis of Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder by the PSST Inventory

Life ◽

10.3390/life11111278 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. 1278

Author(s):

Andrzej Śliwerski ◽

Karolina Koszałkowska

Keyword(s):

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽

Premenstrual Symptom ◽

Theory Analysis ◽

Retrospective Diagnosis ◽

Symptom Screening ◽

Item Response Theory Analysis ◽

Depressed Group ◽

Symptom Ratings ◽

Feeling Overwhelmed

The diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) poses a challenge for clinicians due to the overdiagnosis of retrospective methods and overlapping symptoms with depression. The present study utilized an Item Response Theory analysis to examine the predictive utility of the Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool (PSST) in women with and without depression. Two hundred and fifteen women aged 20–35 completed the PSST, a daily symptom calendar, SCID-I, and CES-D for two consecutive menstrual cycles. PSST items: fatigue, depressed mood, feeling overwhelmed, anxiety/tension, and decreased interest in everyday activities were the best predictors of PMS. Unlike the daily symptom ratings, the PSST over-diagnosed PMS/PMDD in the depressed group but not in the group of women without PMS/PMDD. While diagnosing premenstrual disorders, clinicians should be aware that a retrospective diagnosis with PSST can be more sensitive to mood disorders and cycle phases than a prospective diagnosis with a daily symptoms calendar.

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Menstrual Cycle Disorders in Professional Female Rhythmic Gymnasts

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16081470 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (8) ◽

pp. 1470 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Mariola Czajkowska ◽

Ryszard Plinta ◽

Magdalena Rutkowska ◽

Anna Brzęk ◽

Violetta Skrzypulec-Plinta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Coffee Consumption ◽

Daily Diary ◽

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽

Premenstrual Symptom ◽

Control Group ◽

Symptom Screening ◽

Cycle Disorders ◽

Female Gymnasts ◽

Rhythmic Gymnasts

The aim of this research was to compare menstrual cycles, menstrual disorders, and the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in professional female gymnasts and their peers who donot practice any sport, and to identify factors causing a predisposition to premenstrual tension syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorders in both groups. The prospective study involved apopulation of 85 girls. The study group consisted of 45 professional female gymnasts (15–17 years of age) who lived inthe territory of Silesia, in the southern area of Poland. The control group consisted of 40 girls of the same age who lived in the same area but did not professionally practice any sport. The research tools included a questionnaire, a daily diary of PMS symptoms, a daily diary of PMDD symptoms, and a premenstrual symptom screening tool (PSST). The study showed that intensive physical activity undertaken by girls before their first menstruation is a menarche-delaying factor andthat competitive sport promotes premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The risk factors for PMS and PMDD were also identified, andincluded alcohol and coffee consumption.

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Validation of a French version of the Sleep Condition Indicator: a clinical screening tool for insomnia disorder according to DSM-5 criteria

Journal of Sleep Research ◽

10.1111/jsr.12556 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 702-708 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sophie Bayard ◽

Cindy Lebrun ◽

Khaalid Hassan Maudarbocus ◽

Vanessa Schellaert ◽

Alicia Joffre ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Screening Tool ◽

Clinical Screening ◽

French Version ◽

Dsm 5 ◽

Insomnia Disorder ◽

Sleep Condition ◽

Condition Indicator

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Depressive Disorders: Update on Diagnosis, Etiology, and Treatment

10.2310/tywc.1640 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Isabelle E. Bauer ◽

Antonio L Teixeira ◽

Marsal Sanches ◽

Jair C. Soares

Keyword(s):

Depressive Disorder ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Treatment Strategies ◽

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽

Brain Volumes ◽

Somatic Therapy ◽

Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽

Dsm 5 ◽

History Of ◽

Persistent Depressive Disorder

This review discusses the changes in the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), and recent findings exploring the etiology of and treatment strategies for these disorders. Depressive disorders are typically characterized by depression in the absence of a lifetime history of mania or hypomania. New developments in the DSM-5 include the recognition of new types of depressive disorders, such as disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, persistent depressive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and the addition of catatonic features as a specifier for persistent depressive disorder. These diagnostic changes have important implications for the prognosis and treatment of this condition. A thorough understanding of both the clinical phenotype and the biosignature of these conditions is essential to provide individualized, long-term, effective treatments to affected individuals. This review contains 1 table and 52 references Key words: brain volumes, depressive disorders, DSM-5, hormones, inflammation, neuropeptides, somatic therapy, stress

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Hostility, Impulsivity, and Behavior Inhibition Among Women with PMDD

CNS Spectrums ◽

10.1017/s1092852912000387 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 205-213 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ju-Yu Yen ◽

Cheng-Chung Chen ◽

Shun-Jen Chang ◽

Chih-Hung Ko ◽

Cheng-Sheng Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Functional Impairment ◽

Behavioral Inhibition ◽

Screening Tool ◽

Short Form ◽

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽

Control Group ◽

Dysfunctional Impulsivity ◽

Behavior Inhibition System ◽

And Behavior ◽

Behavior Inhibition

AbstractIntroductionThis study aimed to compare hostility, impulsivity, and behavior inhibition between women with and without premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) during both luteal and follicular phases and to examine whether these variables contribute to irritability and daily functional impairment of PMDD.MethodsPMDD was screened via the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool. A diagnosis of PMDD was confirmed by psychiatric interviewing without 2-month prospective confirmation. Sixty women in the PMDD group and 60 women in the control group completed the Chinese Version of the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory-Short Form, Dickman's Impulsivity Inventory, and the Behavior Inhibition System Scale during the luteal and follicular phases.ResultsWe found that the PMDD group had significantly higher levels of hostility, dysfunctional impulsivity, and behavioral inhibition than the control group in both luteal and follicular phases. The PMDD group also had more premenstrual aggravation on total hostility, hostility affect, and suppressive hostility than the control group. Higher hostility, dysfunctional impulsivity, and behavior inhibition were associated with more severe irritability and functional impairment of PMDD.DiscussionHostility, impulsivity, and behavior inhibition might contribute to irritability and functional impairment in women with PMDD.ConclusionAssessment and interventions based on these factors should be provided for women with PMDD, especially in the luteal phase.

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Questionnaire for DSM-5

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t57818-000 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Leire Aperribai ◽

Itziar Alonso-Arbiol ◽

Nekane Balluerka ◽

Laurence Claes

Keyword(s):

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽

Dsm 5

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The UCLA PTSD Reaction Index for DSM-5 Brief Form: A Screening Tool for Trauma-Exposed Youths

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.jaac.2019.06.015 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 59 (3) ◽

pp. 434-443

Author(s):

Benjamin Rolon-Arroyo ◽

Benjamin Oosterhoff ◽

Christopher M. Layne ◽

Alan M. Steinberg ◽

Robert S. Pynoos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Screening Tool ◽

Dsm 5 ◽

Reaction Index

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Convergent and Discriminant Validity of Personality Inventory for DSM-5-BF in a Primary Care Sample

Journal of Personality Disorders ◽

10.1521/pedi_2018_32_372 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (6) ◽

pp. 846-856 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

John H. Porcerelli ◽

Christopher J. Hopwood ◽

John R. Jones

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Screening Tool ◽

Personality Inventory ◽

Dsm 5 ◽

Primary Care Settings ◽

Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽

Growing Body ◽

Psychiatric Screening

A growing body of research supports the validity of the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) in evaluating community and psychiatric samples. Although maladaptive personality also has significant relevance in primary care settings, research on the PID-5 in primary care samples is limited. In this study, the authors examined the intercorrelations, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the brief form of the PID-5 (PID-5-BF) in 100 primary care outpatients. Results are consistent with findings in other samples in suggesting that PID-5 domains are moderately intercorrelated and associated with a variety of mental health variables. Smaller associations with physical health variables support the discriminant validity of the instrument. Overall, results suggest that the PID-5-BF can provide a useful psychiatric screening tool in primary care settings.

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