Survey study, 2021
How common is PMS in women of childbearing age?
Most women reported some PMS symptoms and it affects quality of life and daily functioning. However, 75% didn't see a doctor and 83.3% didn't use any treatment.
What they did
Cross-sectional survey of 260 women aged 18 to 44 at a health center in Serbia from November 2020 to February 2021, asking about PMS symptoms, symptom relief and quality of life.
What they found
Most respondents had some PMS symptoms. 50% of women thought stressful situations worsened their symptoms. 91.7% knew about PMS but 75% did not consult a doctor and 83.3% did not use any therapy. The syndrome affected quality of life, work ability, family relations and daily functioning.
What it means for you
PMS is common in women of childbearing age and affects daily life, but most don't seek help or treatment. Health education about PMS could improve women's quality of life. The main limit is this is a cross-sectional survey with no control group.
50%
thought stress worsens symptoms
75%
didn't consult a doctor
83.3%
didn't use treatment
About the study
- Original title
- Evaluation of the frequency of premenstrual syndrome manifestations in the population of generative women
- Authors
- M. Marjanovic, Nikola Savić, Zoran Jokić et al.
- Journal
- Sestrinska vizija
- Year
- 2021
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 260
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.5937/sestrviz2109004m
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