Hi Annie, and welcome to the board.
To answer your question -- yes generally women with an abused background (and this could include children who have witnessed constant abuse in their families and not been abused themselves) tend to be more prone to PMS/PMDD, depression, anxiety disorders in later life. Of course there are exceptions to the rule, however I think these are few and far between.
And yes, women who do not have such histories also suffer from PMS/PMDD (i.e. women with normal happy childhoods). There is more than one cause for PMS/PMDD and it is up to the individual to uncover the reasons they should suffer so much every month. Unfortunately, doctors don't know enough about PMS/PMDD to make a 100% accurate diagnosis or to treat the condition effectively, thus it is up to the sufferer to find the best solution for herself. It can be an arduous mission, but it is not impossible to rid oneself permanently of PMS/PMDD -- I am living proof of this. Success depends on many factors, too many to mention here in one post, and I encourage you to read the other posts here on the forum to get a better idea of what I mean.
I would also like to invite you to read the essay on my main site "PMS & PMDD - An Expose" as I explain in detail why histories of abuse plays such a pivotal role in susceptibility to PMS/PMDD in later life. You can find it here:
http://geocities.com/pmddandpms
I too had a severely alcoholic father growing up, and suffered greatly in my adult life due to the chronic stress these circumstances created in my childhood, including severe PMDD. Children who are constantly exposed to stressful situations can become 'hardwired' in their stress response, but you can read more about this in my essay. I have done a lot of research into the exact causes of PMS/PMDD, and everything you will read in my essay is backed up by solid medical research and references to such.
All the best,
Anthea