Systematic review, 2023
How severe is premenstrual syndrome in women living in Turkey?
Women living in Turkey experience moderate PMS severity overall, though specific symptom areas scored higher. These findings apply to Turkish women and may not represent other countries.
What they did
Meta-analysis of 25 studies published between January 2012 and June 2021. All studies used the same measurement tool (Premenstrual Syndrome Scale or PMSS) to diagnose and measure PMS severity.
What they found
Women living in Turkey experienced moderate PMS severity overall. However, scores in specific symptom sub-domains were high. Moderate PMS negatively affected women's social and work lives.
What it means for you
PMS is a significant health problem in Turkey affecting women's work and social activities. Understanding PMS severity in a society may help healthcare providers understand and evaluate women during the menstrual cycle. The findings are specific to Turkey and may not apply elsewhere.
25
Studies included in meta-analysis
2012-2021
Years of studies reviewed
Moderate
Overall PMS severity found
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual syndrome severity in Turkey: a meta-analysis study
- Authors
- Çitil ET, Çitil Canbay F
- Journal
- Psychology, health & medicine
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Systematic review
- What was tested
- None; observational analysis of PMS severity
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2022.2105914