Abstract
This article aimed to gather, evaluate and synthesize studies on symptoms and general care in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD),as well as the interference of such symptoms in the fields of social actions and in the quality of life of these women. The diagnosis of PMDD is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) and is characterized by a group of manifestations with severe exacerbation in the week prior to menstruation. The consequences of PMDD on the quality of women's lives are, especially in the care of relationships and work, with the possibility of serious outcomes, such as suicide. The results indicate that PMDD is a serious disorder that influences the patient's private and professional life and, therefore, an accurate interview and anamnesis should be conducted in order to recognize the clinical presentation and, therefore, to follow up the appropriate treatment for a better prognosis and overall well-being of the patient.