Handling of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Adolescent Girls: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Premenstrual Syndrome is one of the most common disorders among women which include a group of physical and psychological symptoms. Symptoms occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual period and stop when menstruation begins. PMS has a higher prevalence in Asian countries compared to western countries. PMS prevalence rate in Indonesia reaches 85% of the female population of reproductive age. The impact of PMS is an increasing amount of work absenteeism, large medical expenses, and low health quality because it disrupts the activities of women. Midwives are responsible for midwifery care throughout a woman's life cycle so that midwives can prevent and treat PMS. This encourages the authors to explore and decipher PMS treatment among adolescent girls. The aim of this study is to conclude and check literature (examine literature) associated with the handling of PMS among young women through Evidence Based Practice. This study implemented Systematic Literature Review. A database of PubMed, Proquest and Ebsco with a period of years from 2009 to 2018 was used. The results of this research show that through early identification of 279 articles, this study analyzes six articles that meet the inclusion criteria. PMS Treatment includes supplementation of calcium, COC, a combination of calcium plus vitamin D, a combination of calcium plus vitamin B6 and the combination of CBT and calcium plus vitamin D. The administration of COC side effects of CBT exercise takes a long duration of the study. Therefore, the results are not statistically significant. It can be concluded that supplementation with calcium, a combination of calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and the combination of calcium and vitamin B6 supplements are effective in treating PMS symptoms both physically and psychologically.