|  | Fulfillment of PMDD criteria in depressive disorder group | Fulfillment of PMDD criteria in control group | P | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Number | 28 | 18 |  | ||
 |  | Mean | SD | Mean | SD |  |
A | Symptoms | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
1 | Depressive mood/feelings of hopelessness | 3.39 | 0.92 | 2.67 | 1.09 | 0.019 |
2 | Anxiety/tension | 3.39 | 0.79 | 2.56 | 1.15 | 0.011 |
3 | Tearful/feeling suddenly sad | 3.54 | 0.74 | 2.00 | 1.19 | 0.000 |
4 | Anger/irritability/increased interpersonal conflicts | 3.82 | 0.67 | 3.94 | 0.24 | n.s. |
5 | Decreased interest in work, school, or hobbies | 3.07 | 1.12 | 2.17 | 1.04 | 0.009 |
6 | Difficulty in concentrating | 3.25 | 1.01 | 3.33 | 0.59 | n.s. |
7 | Easily fatigued/lethargy | 3.75 | 0.65 | 3.72 | 0.58 | n.s. |
8 | Overeating/specific food cravings | 3.32 | 1.16 | 2.83 | 1.25 | n.s. |
9 | Hypersomnia | 3.32 | 1.02 | 3.44 | 0.98 | n.s. |
10 | Insomnia | 1.50 | 1.11 | 1.33 | 0.59 | n.s. |
11 | Feeling out of control | 3.75 | 0.70 | 3.33 | 1.03 | n.s. |
12 | Physical symptoms†| 3.93 | 0.26 | 3.78 | 0.55 | n.s. |
B | Interfere with activities or relationships | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
1 | Interfere with efficiency at work or school | 3.18 | 1.25 | 3.00 | 1.14 | n.s. |
2 | Interfere with housework | 3.57 | 0.84 | 2.89 | 1.13 | 0.023 |
3 | Interfere with relationships with coworkers | 2.36 | 1.50 | 1.78 | 1.17 | n.s. |
4 | Interfere with relationships with family | 3.32 | 1.09 | 3.39 | 0.78 | n.s. |
5 | Interfere with relationships with friends and acquaintances | 2.61 | 1.07 | 2.39 | 1.20 | n.s. |