By Sarah Fielding, Mar 11, 2025
According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, a healthcare provider can diagnose a person with PMDD by reviewing their symptoms and determining if they appear in tandem with the menstrual cycle. Medical professionals should consult the DSM-5 to determine applicable symptoms and timings of the depressive disorder. People living with PMDD can run the risk of being misdiagnosed with a mood disorder.
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