The phenomenology of premenstrual syndrome in female medical students: a cross sectional study

Abstract

BackgroundThe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is particularly common in the younger age groups and, therefore represents a significant public health problem in young girls. This study aims to estimate the prevalence, severity, determinants of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its impact among the female medical students in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.MethodsThis study was performed at the College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, from June through December 2009. It included 250 medical students. They filled different questionnaires covering American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) criteria to diagnose PMS, demographic & reproductive factors, physical activity and mental condition. Regression analysis was conducted for all the predictors.ResultsPMS was diagnosed in 35.6% of cases, distributed as 45% mild, 32.6% moderate and 22.4% severe. There were significant trends for older age, rural residence, family income and family history of PMS. The dominant limited activity was concentration in class (48.3%). Limitations of activities were significantly more frequent among severe cases. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was statistically more evident in the PMS group. Regression analysis revealed that, PMS was significantly associated with older age groups, rural residence, lower age at menarche, regularity of menses and family history.ConclusionPMS is a common problem in young Saudi students in Al Ahsa. Severe PMS was associated with more impairment of daily activities and psychological distress symptoms. Older student age, rural residence, earlier age of menarche, regular cycles and positive family history are possible risk factors for PMS.

The Prevalance of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Nursing Students and Affecting Factors

“…Literatürde menarş yaşı küçük olanlarda PMS prevalansının yüksek olduğunu bildiren çalışmalar olmakla birlikte, [15,27] yaş grubuna göre PMS prevalansları arasındaki farklılığın anlamlı olmadığını belirten çalışmalar da bulunmaktadır. [9,28,29] Ayrıca evli olanlarla olmayanlarda PMS prevalanslarının karşılaştırıldığı çalışmaların bazılarında farklılığın anlamlı olmadığı saptanmışken, [15,30] bekarlarda prevalansın yüksek olduğunu belirten çalışma da bulunmaktadır.…”

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“…A SPM pode ser influenciada pela idade, pela regularidade menstrual, pela escolaridade, pelo nível socioeconômico e pelo uso de contraceptivos hormonais 6,[8][9][10] , atingindo tanto atletas 11,12 , quanto não atletas 8,9 . A literatura demonstra que a prática de exercícios físicos pode diminuir os sintomas pré-menstruais 13 Para análise da SPM, foi utilizado o critério proposto por Freeman, DeRubeis e Rickels 7 , o qual considera-se 17 sintomas pré-menstruais.…”

Upaya Peningkatan Tingkat Pengetahuan Siswi MAN 2 Palembang Mengenai Sindrom Pra Menstruasi

“…Gejala yang sering dialami adalah rasa penuh di perut, sakit kepala, mudah marah, cemas, depresi, menghindari kontak sosial, dan kaki bengkak (Balaha et al, 2010). Faktor risiko timbulnya sindrom pramenstruasi adalah kurangnya konsumsi tiamina dan riboflavin dalam asupan makanan sehari-hari (ChocanoBedoya PO et al, 2011).…”