Prevalence of self-reported premenstrual psychological symptoms during the COVID-19 quarantine: an exploratory cross-sectional study.

IF 1.6 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Health Psychology Report Pub Date : 2025-12-10 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.5114/hpr/211482

Giulia Simonetti, Gianfranco Taruschio

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Abstract

Background: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe mood-related condition affecting 3-8% of women of reproductive age. It is characterized by affective, cognitive, and physical symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve shortly after menstruation.

Participants and procedure: This study explored the prevalence of self-reported psychological symptoms consistent with PMDD criteria among Italian women during the COVID-19 quarantine. We conducted a cross-sectional, anonymous online survey, which included items based on DSM-5 symptom criteria, in May 2020, using Google Forms.

Results: A total of 109 women were enrolled; 77% of the sample reported suffering from premenstrual symptoms. Approximately 36.7% of respondents reported experiencing at least five symptoms, including one core affective symptom.

Conclusions: The results of this study are not consistent with the existing literature. These findings highlight the need for greater attention to women's mental health during periods of heightened stress.

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COVID-19隔离期间自我报告经前心理症状的流行：一项探索性横断面研究

背景：经前烦躁不安（PMDD）是一种严重的情绪相关疾病，影响3-8%的育龄妇女。它的特点是在月经周期的黄体期出现情感、认知和身体症状，并在月经后不久消退。参与者和程序：本研究探讨了在COVID-19隔离期间意大利妇女中符合经前不悦症标准的自我报告心理症状的流行程度。我们于2020年5月使用谷歌表格进行了一项横断面匿名在线调查，其中包括基于DSM-5症状标准的项目。结果：共纳入109名女性；77%的样本报告有经前症状。大约36.7%的受访者报告经历了至少五种症状，包括一种核心情感症状。结论：本研究结果与已有文献不一致。这些发现突出表明，在压力加剧期间，需要更多地关注妇女的心理健康。

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