Emotion regulation in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Premenstrual Syndrome: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and severe cases of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) are characterised by fluctuations in mood and behaviour across the menstrual cycle and cause severe and disabling symptoms for some females. Difficulties with emotion regulation (ER) are considered key experiences of people with PMDD and severe PMS. The present review aims to summarise relevant research on ER in PMDD and PMS and integrate results in the extended process model (EPM) of ER. We aimed to answer whether group differences in ER exist between people with and without PMDD and PMS, and whether variations in ER exist across menstrual phases.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted following PRISMA guidelines in MEDLINE, PsycInfo, EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL and CENTR

SUBMITTER: Lambert E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12642270 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature