Evaluation of Psychological Symptoms in Premenstrual Syndrome using PMR Technique

Abstract

Background: The mood changes surrounding menstrual cycle mainly during luteal phase, known as premenstrual syndrome, have been described as early as the time of the ancient Greeks. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) are used to study psychological symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Effect of Premenstrual Syndrome on Work-Related Quality of Life in Turkish Nurses

“…It was reported that more than half of women took analgesics to alleviate premenstrual symptoms [29] . However, an experimental study reported that progressive muscular relaxation therapy performed twice a week for 1 month helped reduce the severity of premenstrual symptoms by decreasing anxiety and depression [30] . Acupuncture and hand moxibustion therapy may reduce the severity of premenstrual symptoms [31] .…”

“…PMS also negatively affects a nurse's patient communication and care, which in turn threatens patients' safety. Two experimental studies have shown that progressive muscular relaxation therapy [30] , acupuncture, and hand moxibustion therapy [31] can alleviate premenstrual symptoms. Therefore, these therapies and self-awareness approaches that may induce optimistic thinking may help nurses cope with the cyclic premenstrual symptoms and, as a result, productivity and work-related quality of life may increase.…”