Prevalence of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome in Medical Student Population and Their Relief Measures - A Cross Sectional Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: The Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is commonly seen in the younger age groups and, therefore it is demarcated as significant public health problem in young girls. The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence, severity, factors of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its impact among the female medical students and relief measures adopted by teenage girls suffering from PMS. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on the female medical students attending SV Medical College Tirupathi, A.P, India. It included 150 medical students. They filled different pre structured questionnaires covering American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) criteria to diagnose PMS, socio- demographic factors, physical and psychological activities. Results: PMS was diagnosed in 82% of cases .In our study in that severity is more in abdominal pain (76%), body ache (67.7%), backache (48.4%), irritation (22.6%), breast discomfort (66.72%), headache (15.3%), and acne (44.2%), abdominal bloating (0.5%).56 girls used medication to get relief from premenstrual symptoms. Conclusion: PMS is a most common condition in young students with regular menstrual cycles. Severe PMS was associated with more impairment of daily works and psychological tensions. Older student age, rural residence, earlier age of menarche and positive family history are possible risk factors for PMS.
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Gantala Prameela Devi
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