PMS vs PMDD Sorter
Find out whether your premenstrual symptoms are consistent with PMS or PMDD — based on the DSM-5 criteria used by psychiatrists and gynaecologists worldwide.
PMDD affects 3–8% of women of reproductive age and is listed in the DSM-5 alongside major depression. It is not bad PMS. It is a neurobiological condition in which the brain responds abnormally to normal hormonal fluctuations — and the average woman waits 12 years for a diagnosis. This screener maps your symptoms against DSM-5 criteria to help you understand what you are experiencing and what to say to your doctor.
This screener is aligned to DSM-5 criteria for PMDD. You will answer 11 questions across five areas: cyclical pattern, core emotional symptoms, physical symptoms, functional impact, and personal history. It takes under 4 minutes.