The DSM-5 has added premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) as a diagnosis given to certain women who repeatedly experience clinically significant depressive and related symptoms during the week before menstruation. Why has this been an ongoing controversy?
A) There has not been enough research about the diagnosis.
B) It does not occur often enough to qualify for a diagnosis.
C) The diagnosis pathologizes severe cases of premenstrual syndrome.
D) There are not enough symptoms to qualify for a diagnosis.

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The controversy surrounding PMDD revolves around the concern that it pathologizes severe premenstrual symptoms, which may be a normal part of the menstrual cycle for some women. There have also been debates about whether the criteria for the diagnosis are too broad and may lead to overdiagnosis. However, there has been significant research on PMDD, indicating that it is a valid diagnosis for some women.

The DSM-5 Has Added Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) as a Diagnosis