Clinical correlates of women endorsing premenstrual suicidal ideation: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may be as high as 13-18%, but it remains under-recognized and is associated with increased suicidal ideation (SI), plans, and attempts in epidemiological studies. The present study reports on women endorsing premenstrual SI (PMSI) and characterizes this at-risk group and its clinical correlates.

Methods

A cross-sectional study assessed demographics, anxiety and depression severity, psychiatric diagnoses, menstrual symptoms, SI, and trauma in adult women at a major medical center over 11 months.

Results

Three hundred two women were assessed. Of 153 participants endorsing premenstrual symptoms, 41 (27%) reported new or worsening concurrent premenstrual passive or active SI. Women who reported PMSI were significantly m

SUBMITTER: Carlini SV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9644454 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature