Survey study, 1977
What are the effects of premenstrual tension on women's lives?
Premenstrual tension causes distressing physical and psychological symptoms in many women and can have a significant impact on their work, personality, and relationships.
What they did
This is a discussion paper reviewing the problem of premenstrual tension and its impact on women.
What they found
Premenstrual tension produces distressing physical and psychological symptoms in a large percentage of women. The symptoms are often severe and recurrent each month, affecting personality, efficiency at work, and relationships with family and other people.
What it means for you
Premenstrual tension is common and can seriously affect women's lives. Better understanding of the hormonal basis of the condition could lead to more effective and widely available treatments.
About the study
- Original title
- A lay view of premenstrual tension
- Authors
- Wendy Cooper
- Journal
- Current Medical Research and Opinion
- Year
- 1977
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1185/03007997709115294
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