Translation guide
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the English abbreviation or the full Japanese medical term.
PMDD
The English abbreviation is widely understood in medical and everyday contexts.
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Full Japanese medical term, used in formal or clinical settings.
Referring to the diagnosis or condition of PMDD.
The English abbreviation is commonly used in Japanese, especially in medical contexts and among patients. It is often pronounced as ピーエムディーディー.
I was diagnosed with PMDD.
The formal Japanese medical term. Used in official documents, medical literature, or when speaking with healthcare professionals.
The symptoms of PMDD are severe.
Literally 'severe form of premenstrual syndrome'. This descriptive phrase may be used to explain PMDD to someone unfamiliar with the term.
PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome.
Describing the symptoms or personal experience of PMDD.
Use this pattern to talk about PMDD symptoms. 症状 (しょうじょう) means 'symptoms'.
Symptoms of PMDD include depressed mood and irritability.
In casual conversation, people may describe PMDD symptoms without using the medical term. 生理前 (せいりまえ) means 'before one's period'.
In Japanese, medical abbreviations like PMDD are often used as-is, written in Latin script. When speaking, they are pronounced using Japanese approximations of the English letters: ピーエムディーディー. This is common for many medical terms (e.g., PTSD → ピーティーエスディー).
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is 月経前症候群 (げっけいまえしょうこうぐん). PMDD is considered a more severe form. In Japanese, you can clarify by saying 「PMDDはPMSより重症です」 (PMDD is more severe than PMS).
I get severe depressed mood before my period.