Prevalence and correlates of perimenstrual symptoms: A study of Israeli teenage girls

Shye, Diana; Jaffe, Barbara

doi:10.1016/0197-0070(91)90014-d

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“…3 This is supported by the fact that grandmultiparae formed the lowest proportion of women who had premenstrual symptoms (p = 0.02). The presence of premenstrual symptoms was strongly associated with dysmenorrhoea (p = <0.001) as has been reported previously 18 suggesting the possibility of a common aetiology probably related to prostaglandins. Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors (particularly mefenamic acid) have been shown to be beneficial in managing both dysmenorrhoea and premenstrual symptoms like headache, depression, tension and irritability.…”

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confidence: 65%

Premenstrual symptoms and dysmenorrhoea among muslim women in Zaria, Nigeria

2007

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Background/objective: To document the premenstrual and menstrual symptoms of Muslim women, with a view to providing adequate and sensitive care. Methods: Two hundred Muslim women were interviewed at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital and Muslim Specialist Hospital, both in Zaria between August and October 2003. Results: Premenstrual symptoms were present in 23.8% of the women and breast pain was the commonest symptom (50%). Self-medication was practiced by those who needed medication for the premenstrual symptoms (29.8%). Premenstrual symptoms were significantly associated with lower parity (p = 0.02), previous (p = 0.03) and current (p = 0.01) contraceptive use and dysmenorrhoea (p = <0.001). Dysmenorrhoea was present in 36.4% and was significantly associated with lower age (p = 0.03), and lower parity (p = 0.01). Conclusions: Health care workers and the general public need to be aware of premenstrual symptoms and dysmenorrhoea in order to provide adequate care and support that is sensitive to Muslim women's needs. Health care providers should also be aware that premenstrual symptoms are more likely to coexist with dysmenorrhoea and provide therapies that can cater for both problems whenever possible. Conclusion:Des médecins des soins médicaux et la publique en général sont besoin d'avoir une connaissance sur des symptômes prémenstruel et la dysmenorrhée afin de fournir des soins adéquats et de donner des soutients qui sont sensitifs visant aux besoins des femmes muslèmes. Les médecins des soins médicaux devraient également avoir connaissance qui souligne que des symptômes prémenstruels sont plus probablement de co-éxister avec la dysmenorrhée et donner des thérapies qui peuvent resoudre les deux problèmes aussi souvent que possible.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 65%

Premenstrual symptoms and dysmenorrhoea among muslim women in Zaria, Nigeria

2007

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“…9,11,[13][14][15][16][17][18][19] Several series have also reported that premenstrual syndrome is more common among young, urban literate women, 16,20 especially among those involved in professional studies, than older, rural and illiterate women. 20 This may be related to an increased level of perception and reporting of these symptoms in this group.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…20 This may be related to an increased level of perception and reporting of these symptoms in this group. A review of published data on premenstrual syndrome has shown that retrospective, self-report studies [13][14][15][16][17][18][19] generally show a much higher prevalence of the condition than in prospective studies linking specific symptoms with the menstrual cycle. 21,22 Though the superiority of prospective versus retrospective studies in diagnosing premenstrual syndrome is established, 23 the inherent difficulties in conducting such research over large samples of population is obvious.…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence and Predictors of Premenstrual Syndrome Among College–Aged Women in Saudi Arabia

Rasheed

Al-Sowielem

2003

Ann Saudi Med

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Background: Research on risk factors for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is lacking for the Gulf countries of the Middle East, a region with unique cultural features that might influence expectations and self-perception of the disease. We examined the association of PMS frequency with possible risk factors for the disease. Methods: Using a self-report questionnaire, we surveyed all eligible young women (n=464) enrolled in the medical, nursing and medical technology/respiratory therapy educational programs at a university in Dammam. Women were asked about the frequency of symptoms during the previous six months. A stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed to determine which of several biopsychosocial and dietary factors influenced the premenstrual symptom score. Results: At least one premenstrual symptom was experienced by 448 women (96.6%), and 176 (37.5%) had a high symptom severity score. Premenstrual symptom frequency was significantly associated with a maternal history of premenstrual syndrome, self-perception of mental stress, physical activity, consumption of sweet-tasting foods, and coffee, but these factors only explained 14% of the variability in the multiple regression model. Conclusions:We recommend that women vulnerable to mental stress take advantage of relaxation techniques and psychotropic therapies. Moreover, women with PMS might eliminate sweet-tasting food and caffeine-containing beverages, particularly coffee, from their diet. Ann Saudi Med 23 (6): [381][382][383][384][385][386][387]

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“…The symptom list is introduced with the question "Do you experience some or any of the following premenstrual symptoms which start before your period and stop within a few days of bleeding?" The list includes the symptoms [1] anger/irritability, [2] anxiety/tension, [3] tearfulness/increased sensitivity to rejection, [4] depressed mood/hopelessness, [5] difficulty in concentrating, [6] fatigue/lack of energy, [7] overeating/food cravings, [8] insomnia or hypersomnia, [9] feeling overwhelmed or out of control and [10] physical symptoms such as breast tenderness, headaches, joint/muscle pain, bloating and weight gain. The tool furthermore asks whether such premenstrual symptoms interfered not at all, mildly, moderately or severely with (a) work efficiency, (b) relationships with co-workers or family, (c) social life activities and (d) home responsibilities.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are limited studies in Europe and Asia focusing on the young population. [9][10][11] The aim of this study was to screen the prevalence of premenstrual symptoms with PSST in the young university population studying hard to graduate.…”

Section: Scoringmentioning

confidence: 99%