Reviewer’s report
Title: 
Women’s experiences of receiving a diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A qualitative
investigation
Version: 
0 
Date: 
18 Apr 2020
Reviewer: 
Akmal El-Mazny
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this interesting study "Women's experiences of
receiving a diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder A qualitative investigation".
However, I have some comments and recommendations:
Comments:
Title: 
- Is appropriate for the content of the article.
Abstract: 
- Represents a suitable summary of the work.
Article content: 
- The design, methods and analysis of the results are appropriate for the study.
Conclusions:
- Are justified on the basis of the results of the study.
Recommendations:
Introduction:
- Be focused, quickly introduce the research objectives.
Methods:
- Adequately describe inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results:
- Do not duplicate, the text should complement the tables and figures.
Discussion:
- Focus on highly relevant studies.
References:
- Stick to the format of the journal.
General:
- Revise language, grammar and syntax.
Are the methods appropriate and well described?
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.
Yes
Does the work include the necessary controls?
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.
No
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.
Yes
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an additional
statistical review?
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further assessment
in your comments to the editors.
I am able to assess the statistics
Quality of written English
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:
Acceptable
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