Premenstrual disorders in Polish adolescent girls: Prevalence and risk factors

Drosdzol, Agnieszka; Nowosielski, Krzysztof; Skrzypulec, Violetta; Plinta, Ryszard

doi:10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01505.x

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“…Sahin et al 8 demonstrated that the PMS prevalence among university students in Turkey was significantly higher among the consumers of coffee, chocolate, and fatty and salty foods; however, we do not have scientific evidence regarding the role of these nutrients in the etiopathogenesis of the syndrome. 16 Half of the students reported performing physical activity two or more times a week, which is similar to the data found in a study with Polish adolescents, 17 but, in the Polish study, there was no positive association between physical activity and PMS symptoms. 17 In addition, the Sahin et al 8 study in Turkey found an even greater frequency of PMS in women who practiced physical activity regularly, which suggests that the physical activity would not have been sufficient to produce beneficial effects on PMS.…”

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“…16 Half of the students reported performing physical activity two or more times a week, which is similar to the data found in a study with Polish adolescents, 17 but, in the Polish study, there was no positive association between physical activity and PMS symptoms. 17 In addition, the Sahin et al 8 study in Turkey found an even greater frequency of PMS in women who practiced physical activity regularly, which suggests that the physical activity would not have been sufficient to produce beneficial effects on PMS. Despite this, the practice of regular exercise (at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week) has been widely recommended for reducing PMS symptoms.…”

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Quality of Life among University Students with Premenstrual Syndrome

Victor

Souza

Barreiros

et al. 2019

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

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Objective To evaluate the quality of life among university students with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde, in Recife, Brazil, between August 2016 and July 2017. Sociodemographic, gynecological, and lifestyle variables, and PMS occurrence, were investigated among 642 students. The short form of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL Bref) questionnaire was used to evaluate four domains of the quality of life of the students: physical, mental, social relationships, and environmental. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' criteria were used to define PMS. Results Of the 642 students, 49.9% had PMS, 23.3% had mild PMS and 26.6% had premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Most of the students were between 18 and 24 years old, had regular menstrual cycles, and practiced physical activity. Regarding the physical and mental domains of the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire, a statistically significant difference was observed between the students who did not have and those who had mild or PMDD (p < 0.001). A difference was also found between the students who did not have PMS and those who had mild PMS in the social relationships (p = 0.001) and environmental domains (p = 0.009). Conclusion Mild PMS and PMDD are prevalent among university students on health-related courses, and the syndrome can affect the students' self-assessment of all the domains of quality of life.

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Quality of Life among University Students with Premenstrual Syndrome

Victor

Souza

Barreiros

et al. 2019

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

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“…These findings suggested that PMS and PMDD are major problems that affect the daily lives of adolescents, possibly to a larger extent than adults. Although studies have been conducted to investigate the prevalence of PMS and PMDD in adolescents [ 8 – 11 ], no study has ever revealed how premenstrual symptoms actually affect the school or social life of girls in adolescence.…”

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The prevalence and risk factors of school absenteeism due to premenstrual disorders in Japanese high school students—a school-based cross-sectional study

Tadakawa

Takeda

Monma

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BioPsychoSocial Med

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BackgroundPremenstrual disorders such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) interfere with the daily lives of adolescents. The causes of PMS and PMDD are unknown, but lifestyle habits, such as regular exercise and taste preference are known to be associated. This study was conducted to investigate how premenstrual symptoms affect the school life in Japanese high school students and whether there was a risk factor for school absenteeism that is dependent on the types of premenstrual symptoms or lifestyle habits.MethodsA school-based survey was conducted in Sendai, an industrial city in Japan. A total of 901 girls aged 15–19 with regular menstrual cycles were assessed using the self-reporting premenstrual symptoms questionnaire (PSQ) and questions regarding school absence, taste preference, and exercise. We classified the girls into ‘no/mild PMS’, ‘moderate-to-severe PMS’ and ‘PMDD’ according to the PSQ. The girls were classified into the ‘absent’ group if they were absent for more than 1 day per month. We used multivariate logistic analysis to examine the risk factors for school absenteeism.ResultsThe rates of ‘moderate-to-severe PMS’ and ‘PMDD’ were 9.9 and 3.1 %, respectively. A total of 107 girls (11.9 %) were classified into the ‘absent’ group. Significant differences were observed in the prevalence of all premenstrual symptoms (p < 0.001), ‘age’ (p < 0.001), ‘a preference for salty food’ (p = 0.001), and ‘lack of regular exercise’ (p = 0.03) between the ‘absent’ and ‘non-absent’ groups. Multivariate analysis revealed that premenstrual symptoms such as ‘insomnia or hypersomnia’ (odds ratio [OR] 2.27, 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.46–4.17) and ‘physical symptoms’ (OR 2.24, 95 % CI: 1.37–3.66), ‘reduced social life activities’ (OR 2.71, 95 % CI 1.31–5.59), and ‘a preference for salty food’ (OR 1.89, 95 % CI: 1.20–2.98) were risk factors for school absenteeism.ConclusionsOne in nine Japanese female high school students were absent from school due to premenstrual symptoms. Physical premenstrual symptoms and lifestyles, such as a preference for salty food and a lack of regular exercise, were identified as risk factors for school absenteeism.

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“…Premenstrual symptoms might cause several difficulties for female including impairment in physical functioning, psychological health, and severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning. In young adolescents symptoms might particularly affect school functions and social interactions in a negative way [5][6][7][8]. The overall prevalence reported varies between 30%-90%, with 5-10% reporting severe symptoms [9][10][11].Whatever the cause(s) of PMS, it is clear that the complaints are related to the changes in the hormonal milieu produced by the menstrual cycle, which is itself under the control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis [12].…”

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Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Effects Among Regular Female Students in Ambo University, West Shoa, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, 2019

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2. Lalo kile health center kellem wollega zone western Oromia region, Ethiopia Abstract Back ground -Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), also known as premenstrual tension is defined as a complex of emotional, physical and behavioral symptoms that start at the last week of a woman's reproductive cycle and end with the onset of menstruation.Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of Premenstrual syndrome and its effects among regular female students in Ambo University, west shoa, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, 2019.Method: Institutional based a descriptive cross sectional study was conducted from January 1_20, 2019. All regular female students in Ambo University. The sample size was determined using single population proportion formula and 288 study subjects were selected. The study subject was selected using systematic random sampling. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.Results: Of the 288 regular female students, all responded to the questions 100%. The results of the study show that the prevalence of PMS was found to be 51(18%).Out of the regular female students diagnosed with PMS, 75% had stopped studying and class missing was reported by 40% of the students. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study concludes among 288 chosen samples regarding the prevalence of PMS among regular female students in Ambo University main campus and effects related to PMS. Although a full grasp of the concept of PMS in Ambo University has not been covered, this study revealed that Ambo university regular female students have symptoms similar to other area in Ethiopia and some report so severe symptoms that they interfere with daily functioning. Therefore, awareness about PMS appropriate medical treatment and psychotherapy services should be provided to affected female students.

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Premenstrual disorders in Polish adolescent girls: Prevalence and risk factors

Abstract: Adolescent females living in urban areas are more vulnerable to premenstrual syndrome. Reproductive, sexual and socio-economic factors are not significant risk factors for premenstrual syndrome.

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References 16 publications

Quality of Life among University Students with Premenstrual Syndrome

Quality of Life among University Students with Premenstrual Syndrome

The prevalence and risk factors of school absenteeism due to premenstrual disorders in Japanese high school students—a school-based cross-sectional study

Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Effects Among Regular Female Students in Ambo University, West Shoa, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, 2019

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