Impact of PMS and PMDD on Maternal Depression During Pregnancy
Author Information
Author(s): Ihara Nozomi, Sato Yoko, Ikeda Subaru, Matsufuji Hiromi, Kikuchi Kimiyo, Suetsugu Yoshiko, Hikita Naoko, Morokuma Seiichi
Primary Institution: Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
Hypothesis
This study aimed to determine the association of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) with maternal antenatal depression.
Conclusion
The study found that having a history of PMS or PMDD is significantly associated with maternal antenatal depression.
Supporting Evidence
- Having PMDD was associated with an odds ratio of 3.54 for antenatal depression.
- Having PMS was associated with an odds ratio of 2.31 for antenatal depression.
- The study included 212 pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.
- Screening for PMS and PMDD may help in preventing perinatal depression.
Takeaway
If a mom had PMS or PMDD before, she might feel sad during pregnancy, so it's important to check on her feelings early.
Methodology
This was a cross-sectional, online questionnaire-based observational study.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce recall bias and issues with data reliability.
Limitations
The study used a screening test for perinatal depression rather than a final diagnosis, and there may have been selection bias due to the web-based survey.
Participant Demographics
Participants were pregnant women aged ≥20 years with singleton pregnancies between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02 for PMDD, 0.03 for PMS
Confidence Interval
[1.26–9.93] for PMDD, [1.10–4.87] for PMS
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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