Study of Changes in Cognition and Mood in Participants with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Apart from physical disturbances during menstruation women also experience symptoms related to mental and emotional health like anger, irritability, fatigue and mood swings. This broad group of emotional, behavioral and physical symptoms that occur for several days to several weeks before menses and subside following the menstrual period is called Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Hence, this study is the attempt to study the changes in this major domain of cognition and mood which affects social functioning and performance of a woman in her daily life. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted among women diagnosed with Premenstrual Syndrome. The study and control group were assessed for cognition in luteal (15 to 28 days i.e. 2 weeks prior to menstruation) and in follicular phase (1 to 13 days of menstrual cycle). Also these subjects were assessed for mood in which depression and anxiety was assessed using Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale respectively twice in follicular and luteal phase. Data obtained was assessed by Independent T test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, Mann Whitney test. Results: Women in Moderate to severe PMS and PMDD in luteal phase have more depression and anxiety and cognitive impairment in luteal phase compared to women with no PMS which improved in follicular phase. Symptoms were associated with impairment of functioning in luteal phase. Women with no PMS also have depression and anxiety and cognitive impairment in luteal phase which improved in follicular phase. However the depression and cognitive impairment was not associated with impairment of functioning in luteal phase and the symptoms do not include depressed mood. There was no relationship noted between mood symptoms and cognition. Conclusion: General Physical symptoms may be present but depressed mood warrants clinical attention and appropriate treatment. Women should be made aware about the illness and early recognition of symptoms. General physicians should be trained for early recognition of symptoms and further management.
Authors and Affiliations
Vibha A. Bhide, Anand R. Bhide, Henal R. Shah, Shipra Singh
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- EP ID EP536867
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.5.025
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