Survey study, 2022
Is premenstrual syndrome related to emotional or physical abuse?
There is only a very weak connection between premenstrual symptoms and reported abuse. Age affects reported abuse levels but not premenstrual symptoms.
What they did
214 people aged 14 to 40 who attended gynecology clinics were surveyed about their premenstrual symptoms and their history of emotional and physical abuse using rating scales.
What they found
Participants reported medium levels of emotional and physical abuse from both parents. Premenstrual disorder scores were around normal levels. There was a weak positive connection between premenstrual symptoms and reported abuse. Age made a difference in reported maternal abuse but not paternal abuse or premenstrual symptoms. Marital status did not affect abuse levels or premenstrual symptoms.
What it means for you
The study found only a weak link between abuse and premenstrual symptoms. This is a small study from one country and clinic, so we cannot know if these findings apply to other groups of people.
214
people surveyed
14-40
age range
weak
strength of connection found
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual Disorders and their Relationship to Emotional and Physical Abuse
- Authors
- Malek Y. Alkhutaba, Hanan Jamil Halaseh, Eman Ali Aladwan et al.
- Journal
- Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
- Year
- 2022
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 214
- What was tested
- None (survey of current status and history).
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169882
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