A study from Durham University has revealed that Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), affecting over 5% of women, significantly impacts their quality of life and relationships. The research, which surveyed 400 individuals, indicated that PMDD sufferers experience diminished intimacy, trust, and passion, while partners report stress and feelings of inadequacy as caregivers. Both groups expressed strong feelings of love and commitment despite the negative effects of PMDD. Lead author Dr. Sophie Hodgetts emphasized the necessity for better clinical acknowledgment of PMDD's interpersonal implications, marking the study's relevance for further research into treatment experiences and PMDD's intersection with neurodivergence.
"The study clearly highlights the need for greater clinical recognition of the interpersonal impact of PMDD," said lead author Dr. Sophie Hodgetts.
Both sufferers and partners agreed that love and commitment remained unaffected, showing that despite challenges, core relationship values persist in the face of PMDD.
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