Survey study, 2024
What factors are associated with PMS and PMDD in adolescent and young women?
The study found that mood symptoms (anger, anxiety, irritability), physical symptoms (headache, weight gain), and higher BMI were significantly associated with PMS and PMDD. However, the study had very few cases of PMDD.
What they did
Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study of adolescent and young women in North India. Participants were screened for PMS using medical guidelines and asked about their symptoms over the previous three menstrual cycles.
What they found
Of 197 women assessed, 190 had PMS (96.5%) and 7 had PMDD (3.55%). Affective symptoms were significantly associated: angry outbursts (p < 0.001), anxiety (p < 0.001), and irritability (p = 0.003). Somatic symptoms included headache (p = 0.004) and weight gain (p = 0.001). Higher BMI was also significantly associated (p = 0.005).
What it means for you
Mood symptoms, physical symptoms, and weight are linked to premenstrual disorders in this Indian population. Women with these conditions may benefit from weight management and emotional support. The study is limited by its questionnaire-based design and very small number of PMDD cases.
96.5%
Prevalence of PMS
3.55%
Prevalence of PMDD
<0.001
P-value for anxiety and anger
About the study
- Original title
- Associated Factors of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in Adolescent and Young Women in North Indian Population
- Authors
- Sujata Deo, Pratibha Kumari, Swati Vishwakarma et al.
- Journal
- SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Sciences
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 190
- What was tested
- Observational questionnaire study examining factors associated with PMS and PMDD
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.21276/ssr-iijls.2024.10.5.15
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