Premenstrual syndrome as a Western culture-specific disorder

Johnson, Thomas M.

doi:10.1007/bf00048518

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“…36,37 This indicates that PMS could be a culture-bound phenomenon, suggesting that menstrually related overeating can only partly be attributed to hormonal changes. For some subjects, the awareness of cycle stage may instead condition overeating unrelated to hormonal changes or state of mood.…”

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Intake of sweet foods and counts of cariogenic microorganisms in relation to body mass index and psychometric variables in women

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OBJECTIVE: As a part of the SPAWN (Stockholm Pregnancy and Women's Nutrition) study, the intake of sweet foods (habitual and pre-menstrual intakes) and the number of cariogenic microorganisms in saliva was analysed in relation to body mass index (BMI) and psychometric variables. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS: Three hundred and sixty-two women with a median BMI of 24.2 kg=m 2 (range 17.5 -47.8) and 45 y of age (range 34 -64). METHODS: A questionnaire of sweet food intake, salivary counts of mutans streptococci and lactobacilli and a self-rating scale on psychometric variables (CPRS-S-A). RESULTS: The number of mutans streptococci correlated with BMI (P < 0.05), indirectly indicating a higher intake of sweet foods in obese women. The reported energy intake of sweet foods (more specifically the intake of chocolate), correlated with CPRS scores (P < 0.01), indicating that women with more severe psychiatric symptomatology have higher intakes of sweet foods. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that women with higher CPRS score have higher energy intakes of sweet foods, indicating a possible link between mood regulation and the intake of sweet food.

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Intake of sweet foods and counts of cariogenic microorganisms in relation to body mass index and psychometric variables in women

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“…The purpose of this article is to address effects of war and poverty on the health of reproduction of women and to offer scientific contribution and solutions. With considering: (a) the positive effects of physical exercises on global women's health (14)(15)(16), (b) the negative attitudes of the Iranian society towards women's sports (17), (c) the low percentage (0.3%) of participation of women in sports in East Azerbaijan, Iran (18,19), (d) lack of any kind of study from Iran on PMS and yoga, and (e) the effects of culture on PMS (20), the current investigation was designed to study the effects of yoga on women with PMS in reproductive age, in Tabriz society.…”

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The Effect of Yoga on Women’s Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Kamalifard¹,

Yavari²,

Asghari‐Jafarabadi³

et al. 2017

International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Scienc

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IntroductionWomen with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) show majority of symptoms, particularly during luteal phase, regularly every month. These symptoms are classified into 3 emotional (EM), physical (PHY) and behavioral (BE) categories (1). The common symptoms of PMS are: bloating, breast tenderness, headache, frequent urination, loss of appetite, insomnia, irritability, depression, lack of energy and increased or decreased of libido (1,2). Andrew et al (3) have shown that patients with PMS have lower work performance (27.5%), impaired working relationships (23.1%), disputation with their husbands (8.82%), relationship problems with their children (6%) and social relationship problems (41%). PMS interferes with the life of patients directly by treatment expenditures and indirectly by inefficient working hours, absenteeism and productivity (4) and requires cure and management (5). Routinely, women with PMS use pharmacological (1) and non-pharmacological approaches (6) to decrease the severity of PMS symptoms. Whereas, prescribed medications (alprazolam, progesterone, fluoxetine and gonadotropin releasing hormone) have shown side effects such as exhaustion, insomnia, headaches, menstrual dysfunction, decreased sexual ability, nausea and vomiting (1,(7)(8)(9). Recently, yoga as a safe treatment has also been introduced (10).Yoga is a Sanskrit word, meaning connection of the mind, body, emotions, logic and attention to the action. Yoga exercise is composed of physical (Asana), breathing (Pranayama) and mental (Pratt Hara) practices, resulting in health, relaxation and positive awareness. Yoga stretching practices with deep breathing and meditation strengthens muscles and protects the spine and joints of body (11). Evidences indicated that physical and mental health benefits of yoga occur through negative moderation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in association with sympathetic nervous system (SNS). Yoga exercise, negatively, via vagal nerves, regulates secretion of hormones (cortisol, glucose, plasma ҆ s renin, epinephrine and norepinephrine) into the bloodstream which are responsible for body functions (10). Yoga reduces the negative effects of induced stress to immune system by regulating positively the adjustment of immunoglobulin A (12). Additionally, yoga exercise reduces harmful inflammatory secretions, which make women with PMS, comfortable. Studies in India have shown positive impacts of yoga exercise on women with PMS on decreasing heart beats, blood pressure and anxiety (6,13). AbstractObjectives: Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) show emotional, physical and behavioral symptoms regularly every month. Mild physiological symptoms of PMS appear in 95% of women at their reproductive age. We hypothesized to evaluate the effect of yoga exercise on PMS. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted from April to October of 2015. Eligible women for inclusion were selected conveniently from women that had randomly referred to selected private obstetrics and gynecology clini...

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“…Johnston (1987), Rodin (1992) and Richardson (1995) have argued that the diverse range and disagreements about definitions of PMS confirms that the disorder is a cultural and ideological construct. Some feminists even suggest that PMS has been constructed to benefit pharmaceutical companies by increasing their profits through doctors who prescribe specific medications (Knaapen & Weisz 2008).…”

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Defying the laws of nature? Menstruation and female intellect in historical perspective

Jenkins¹

2014

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Premenstrual syndrome as a Western culture-specific disorder

Cited by 96 publications

References 66 publications

Intake of sweet foods and counts of cariogenic microorganisms in relation to body mass index and psychometric variables in women

Intake of sweet foods and counts of cariogenic microorganisms in relation to body mass index and psychometric variables in women

The Effect of Yoga on Women’s Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Defying the laws of nature? Menstruation and female intellect in historical perspective

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