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Psychiatry
Sys. Review
Prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Syndrome among female medical students in Saudi Arabia
High Rates of PMS and PMDD Found Among Female Students
This descriptive study assessed the prevalence of premenstrual conditions and associated triggers among a cohort of female medical students.…
Over 40% of female medical students reported moderate to severe PMS, with stress identified as a major trigger for these symptoms.
Frontiers
Jun 30, 2026
Psychiatry
Meta-analysis
fMRI shows decreased activation in anterior cingulate cortex and increased activation in amygdala in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Brain scans show PMDD linked to distinct activity patterns
This systematic review examined functional brain alterations in 598 participants, including 294 PMDD patients and 304 healthy controls. Wome…
Brain scans of women with PMDD show different activity in emotion and pain areas compared to healthy women, a review finds.
Frontiers
Jun 4, 2026