RESEARCH AGENDA

Research priorities for PMDD in the UK

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The research agenda was developed alongside key stakeholders. Thank you to everyone involved. 

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Citation: L Matthews, J Riddell. (2025). Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): The UK research agenda. University of the West of Scotland. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14644017

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TOP 5 RESEARCH PRIORITIES INCLUDE:

1. Diagnosis and management

2. Best approaches for psychological support

3. Suicide and self-harm prevention

4. Impact of PMDD on life

5. Hormonal 'trigger' events

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- additional gaps were also identified (e.g. welfare system). See full report details.

 

The research agenda is a helpful resource to support your funding bids and policy engagement.

 

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🟡 PROJECTS WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON:

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a) An adapted IMV-model of suicidal behaviour for PMDD, launching soon! (funded by ESRC Impact Accelerator Award)

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b) Hormonal 'trigger' events for PMDD (funded by Medical Research Scotland)

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c) The impact of PMDD on mothers and their children (funded by UWS Crucible Initative)

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d) PMDD and the welfare benefits system (funded by Royal Society of Edinburgh)

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e) PMDD and disordered eating

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f) PMDD and physical activity

 

We also have funding bids submitted to explore PMDD in different contexts, including: women within the criminal justice system; homelessness and substance use; and co-production of resources for third-sector organisations.

 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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The PMDD Research Agenda was funded by Research England, via University of Birmingham's QR scheme.

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Data collection was supported by the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) and the National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes (NAPS)