Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: June | Volume: 6 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 1-5
Prevalence and Severity of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome in Reproductive Age Group Females- A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr Urvashi Chhikara1, Dr Neelanchali Singh2
1Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi.
Corresponding Author: Dr Urvashi Chhikara
ABSTRACT
Premenstrual syndrome is a common health problem in reproductive age group females. Pre-menstrual dysphoric syndrome (PMDD) is a severe form of Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) which adversely affects the quality of life. This study was conducted to show the prevalence and severity of PMS in these females.
This study was conducted in the out-patient department of Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi. 200 patients were selected among reproductive age group females. PMS questionnaire was prepared and data was collected regarding the demographic features, PMS symptoms, menstrual history, family history and social factors. Subjects were identified as no/mild, moderate/ severe and PMDD group.
Results showed that mean age of participants was 29.4±1.6 years which was lower in moderate/severe (21.4±1.4 years) and PMDD group (26.13±0.9 years). Positive family history in first degree relative was found in moderate/ severe and PMDD group which was statistically significant. Most commonly reported symptom was inability to concentrate on work followed by anger/irritability.
Early screening and diagnosis of these patients in health care facilities using premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST) score will significantly improve their quality of life.
Key words: PMDD, premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual syndrome scoring tool (PSST), psychological symptoms, functional impairment.
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