A Study to Determine the Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome in Young Females

Abstract

Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome can be broadly classified as any constellation of psychological andphysical symptoms that recur regularly in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle; remit for at least 1 weekin the follicular phase and cause distress and functional impairment. In order to be clinically significant,the symptoms should be of at least moderate intensity and cause functional impairment. Women withpremenstrual dysphoric disorder report impaired social adjustment and reduced perceived quality of life,which are at their worst during the luteal phase. Premenstrual syndrome differs from depression and physicalsymptoms such as bloating, mastalgia and headache. The most common reported psychological symptom isirritability rather than depressed mood.Materials and Method: A cross sectional study has been conducted in Bhaskar medical college from June2018 to July 2018 sponsored by ICMR,on 150 subjects .Data of 100 was collected on a 29 itemed shortenedpremenstrual assessment form based on Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire. The study protocol and theQuestionnaire were presented to the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC).Results: The results obtained are Based on symptomatology, (i) Percentage of symptoms of PMS less than50% and Above 50% criteria was considered for statistical analysis.Discussion: Many women have premenstrual cyclic symptoms of psychological or physical nature andsometimes these limit their functional capacity,While PMS is linked to the luteal phase, the cause of PMSis not clear, but several factors may be involved. Changes in hormones during the menstrual cycle seem tobe an important factor.Conclusion: As PMS is becoming problem in young girls hampering their life involving physical andpsychic symptoms.