A survey of adolescent dysmenorrhea and premenstrual symptom frequency

Wilson, Carol; Keye, William R.

doi:10.1016/0197-0070(89)90065-x

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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.…”

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

Rasheed

Al-Sowielem

2003

Ann Saudi Med

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“…Previous studies that have assessed the prevalence of premenstrual symptoms in adolescents, point out that 51-86% of teens experience premenstrual symptoms. [12][13][14] Wittchen et al studied 1488 women between the ages of 18 and 24 years. They found that 5.8% met DSM-IV criteria and additional 18.6% nearly met the criteria.…”

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Prevalence of Premenstrual Symptoms Among College Students

Ekin¹,

Ekin²,

Savan³

2013

Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci

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“…Eighty-eight high school-aged adolescents experienced dysmenorrhea (91%) and PMS (86%) significant enough to negatively affect school attendance and academic performance. 41 PMS symptoms are also more prevalent among emotionally distressed adolescents. 42 However, peak occurrences of PMS is among women in their 30s.…”

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confidence: 99%