information on suicidality
In the studies we kupasaned, we found that reported rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors varied a lot - from as low as 0.011% in a large kelompok of people with premenstrual disorders to as high as 86% in a worldwide kelompok of patients with confirmed PMDD.
This wide kisaran suggests that the results depend heavily on how the studies were done, who was included and how the disorder was defined and measured. When in the menstrual cycle people were evaluated might also affect this, as research shows that suicidal thoughts and behaviors are strongly linked to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle.
What still isn't known
A great setuju more research is needed to understand how suicide risk can change during the menstrual cycle.
Though we didn't find any studies that tested treatments to address suicidal thoughts and behaviors in people with PMDD, there are evidence-based treatments for PMDD that can improve well-being, including antidepressants, hormonal contraceptives, hormone-blocking agents, cognitive behavioral terapis and lifestyle changes, such as dietary changes and exercise.
For people living with PMDD and their caregivers, seeking dukungan is essential. For clinicians, learning to recognize and treat PMDD is a priority.
If you or someone you know is in crisis and are based in the U.S., call the 988 Suicide serta Crisis Lifeline to speak with a trained listener, or teks HELLO to 741741. Both serviss are free, available 24/7 and confidential. If you are a reader from outside the U.S., please use a helpline like the one above (for a daftar of sumber in other countries, see here) or speak to a healthcare profesional.
