Dimensional (premenstrual symptoms screening tool) vs categorical (mini diagnostic interview, module U) for assessment of premenstrual disorders

Table 1 Corresponding items between premenstrual symptoms screening tool and the Mini-premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Symptom	PSST	MINI-U
Anger/irritability	1	U3 - D
Anxiety/tension	2	U3 - B
Tearful/sensitive to rejection	3	U3 - C
Depressed mood /hopelessness	4	U3 - A
Decreased interest in work activities	5	U3 - E
Decreased interest in home activities	6	U3 - E
Decreased interest in social activities	7	U3 - E
Difficulty concentrating	8	U3 - F
Fatigue/lack of energy	9	U3 - G
Overeating/food cravings	10	U3 - H
Insomnia	11	U3 - I
Hypersomnia	12	U3 - I
Feeling overwhelmed or out of control	13	U3 - J
Physical symptoms	14	U3 - K
Symptoms interfered with:
Work efficiency/productivity	A	U2
Relationship with co-workers	B	U2
Relationship with family	C	U2
Your social life activities	D	U2
Home responsibilities	E	U2
Most menstrual periods of last year are preceded by significant mood changes for almost one week	-	U1

PSST: Premenstrual Symptoms screening tool; MINI-U: The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Module U.