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Is Emotion recognition processing across menstrual cycle and a history of Postpartum Depression potential risk factors for Premenstrual Dysphonic Disorder?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2022

A. Vardiampasis  and
C. Gramandani
A. Vardiampasis*
Affiliation:
GENERAL HOSPITAL OF RETHYMNO, Mental Health Center Of Rethymno, RETHYMNO, Greece
C. Gramandani
Affiliation:
GENERAL HOSPITAL OF RETHYMNO, Mental Health Center, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ, Greece
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Many women during the different phases of the menstrual cycle experience significant emotional and cognitive changes; for some, these changes can affect their everyday living. Premenstrual Dysphonic Disorder (PMDD) is a health problem that affects up to 5% of women of childbearing age. The exact cause is unknown; still, hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle may play a role. Women with a family history of Postpartum Depression (PPD) may be at increased risk.

Objectives

The purpose was to examine if Emotion recognition processing across menstrual cycle and a history of PPD are potential risk factors for PMDD.

Methods

We identified 34 women with a history of PPD and contacted their daughters to explain the purpose of our study. Of those meeting the criteria to participate, 38 volunteered (aged 18-30 y.o., right handed, educational level >9 y., regular cycle duration). The Emotion Recognition Task (ERT) was administered in the luteal and the follicular phase. Women found to present significant differences in emotion recognition depending on the estradiol and progesterone levels were clinically interviewed (DSM-V).

Results

Of the 16 women who have showed significant differences across the two phases of the menstrual cycle, 7 were diagnosed with PMDD (43,7%). Among the ones who have not presented differences (22), only 2 received a diagnosis of PMDD (9%).

Conclusions

This study shows that Emotion recognition processing across menstrual cycle and a history of PPD may predict which women could be at risk for PMDD, playing, therefore a key role in PMDD early diagnosis.

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

Keywords

PMDDPPDERT
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European Psychiatry , Volume 65 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 30th European Congress of Psychiatry , June 2022 , pp. S858
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