Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Issues of Quality of Life, Stress and Exercise

Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome can lead to numerous problems for women and increase their susceptibility to depression compared to men. PMS is not a serious threat, but it can influence women's quality of life and mental health and reproductive. This research was conducted to compare the quality of life (QOL) in the three groups: women with premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and general population in Yazd (a city in the center of Iran). Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 246 women referring to Yazd health centers. They were voluntarily or randomly selected. Data collection tools were quality of life questionnaire SF36 and the premenstrual syndrome screening tool. Obtained data were analyzed by SPSS18.0 with Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney test for comparison groups on SF-36 subscales. Results: Among samples, 102(41.5%) had premenstrual syndrome (PMS), in 20(8.1%) the diagnostic characteristics for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) were found, and 124 (50.4%) were in general population (GP) group, respectively. Comparison groups with Kruskal-Wallis test on SF-36 subscales showed that except for physical function in other components of quality of life, PMS and PMDD groups and non-clinical populations were significantly different (p< 0.05). Considering the Mann-Whitney test, women with PMDD reported a poor health-related quality of life as measured by the SF-36. Women with PMS and PMDD had lower mean score especially in the aspect of role limitation- emotional problems. Conclusion: Quality of life is significantly affected by premenstrual symptoms, especially in the aspect of role limitation- emotional problems. Further studies and training program regarding PMS is recommended to improve the quality of life in this population, particularly for those experiencing severe premenstrual disorders.

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Premenstrual syndrome

InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice ◽

10.1177/1755738012467442 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 6 (5) ◽

pp. 302-306

Author(s):

Shiva Shanmugaratnam ◽

Hari Shanmugaratnam ◽

Miss Maryam Parisaei

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

General Practice ◽

Menstrual Cycle ◽

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Luteal Phase ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterised by cyclical physical, behavioural and psychological symptoms occurring during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (the time between ovulation and the onset of menstruation). The symptoms disappear or significantly regress by the end of menstruation. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more severe variant of premenstrual syndrome. PMS is common and severe symptoms can have detrimental effects on a woman's quality of life. GPs play a key role in the diagnosis and management of these conditions. This article aims to provide an overview of the current evidence and guidelines for recognising and managing PMS in general practice.

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Exploring Quality of Life, Stress, and Risk Factors Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Female University Students in Taiwan

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18083888 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (8) ◽

pp. 3888

Author(s):

Huan-Hwa Chen ◽

Chich-Hsiu Hung ◽

Ai-Wen Kao ◽

Hsiu-Fen Hsieh

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽

University Students ◽

Life Stress ◽

Female Students ◽

World Health ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Irritable Bowel

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common recurrent functional gastrointestinal disorder that impacts on patients physically and mentally. Studies on IBS have focused on adults, yet few studies have examined IBS among female university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of IBS for female university students and its related factors. Using a cross-sectional study design, a total of 2520 female university students were recruited in southern Taiwan. The structured questionnaires, including the Rome III IBS diagnostic questionnaire, IBS symptom severity scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) were used for data collection. A total of 1894 female students complete the questionnaires. The response rate was 75.15%. The results indicated 193 female students with IBS and the prevalence of IBS was 10.1%. IBS female students had higher levels of stress and lower QOL than non-IBS female students. The risk factors for female university students developing IBS were dysmenorrhea, food avoidance, class absenteeism, and the lower physical domain of QOL. It is advised to consider these factors when providing students with counselling and relevant services in the expectation of alleviating their IBS symptoms, reducing the incidence rate of IBS, and further improving their QOL.

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Associations Between Profiles of Communication About Aging and Quality of Life for Middle-Aged and Older American Adults

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/0091415017724546 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 87 (2) ◽

pp. 141-155 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Jessica Gasiorek ◽

John P. Barile

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Life Stress ◽

Latent Profile Analysis ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

The association between how middle-aged and older adults talk about aging and their quality of life was examined using latent profile analysis and regression techniques. Two-hundred eight-six adults with an average age of 52.82 (range: 45–77) completed an online questionnaire, which assessed participants’ self-reported communication about aging, stress, health-related quality of life, and satisfaction with life. Controlling for social support and demographics, participants’ profile of communication about aging was found to predict satisfaction with life, stress, and mental health but not general or physical health.

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Quality of Life, Stress Perception, and Quality of Social Networks in Persons Living with Brain Injury: An Exploration of the Effectiveness of a Community-Based Program

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.15453/2168-6408.1428 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Barbara P White ◽

Abigail Brinkman ◽

Barbara P Kresge ◽

Lisa Couture

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Networks ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Life Stress ◽

Stress Perception ◽

Community Based

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Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and quality of life among health science college student

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) ◽

10.11591/ijphs.v9i1.20404 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Dwi Kustriyanti ◽

Hermeksi Rahayu

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Health Science ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Science College ◽

Environment Domain

<p>Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of affective, behavioral and physical symptoms with appear in the luteal phase that could affect productivity and quality of life. PMS in adolescents could affect academic performance, such as a decreasing in concentration, failed the exam and absenteeism in the class. The objective was to evaluate the prevalence of PMS and determine its effect on quality of life among female health science students. This cross-sectional study was conducted between July-September 2017 on nursing female students of Health Science Collage “Karya Husada Semarang”, Central a Java, Indonesia. Students were enrolled 207 from first to fourth grade using WHOQOL–BREF form to determine quality of life. Inclusion criteria were having regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days) at least three period. Descriptive analysis and Mann Whitney tests were used for statistical analyses. The prevalence of PMS was found to be 60.8%. Physical health, psychological, social relationship, and environment domain were significantly higher in females with PMS (for each one P < 0.05).</p>

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THE USE OF THE HERBAL PREPARATION EVIKA IN THE TREATMENT OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

Farmaciâ Kazahstana ◽

10.53511/pharmkaz.2021.39.38.010 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 50-55

Author(s):

Л. И. НУРГАЛИЕВА ◽

Д.М. КУАТБЕКОВА

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Herbal Medicine ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Herbal Medicines ◽

The State ◽

Herbal Preparation ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Symptom Complex

Предменструальный синдром (ПМС) - патологический симптомокомплекс, который значительно снижает качество жизни женщины. Несмотря на то, что этиология и патогенез до настоящего времени изучены недостаточно, определены направления в диагностике, лечении и профилактике, которым необходимо следовать. Лечение ПМС должно быть дифференцированным, учитывающим состояние общего и репродуктивного здоровья женщины, сопутствующие заболевания, степень тяжести ПМС, переносимость терапии и т. д.В настоящее время все более широкое применение в лечении ПМС находят фитопрепараты (ФП). Целью исследования явилось изучение эффективности фитопрепарата «Эвика» в лечении ПМС легкой и средней формы. Полученные результаты свидетельствуют об эффективности данного препарата в устранении вегетососудистых, отечных и психоэмоциональных симптомов ПМС, что определяет «Эвику», как препарат выбора у пациенток с ПМС, выраженной вегетососудистой и психоэмоциональной симптоматики. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a pathological symptom complex that significantly reduces a woman's quality of life. Despite the fact that the etiology and pathogenesis have not been studied enough to date, the directions in diagnosis, treatment and prevention that need to be followed have been identified. Treatment of PMS should be differentiated, taking into account the state of a woman's general and reproductive health, concomitant diseases, the severity of PMS, the tolerability of therapy, etc. Currently, herbal medicines are increasingly used in the treatment of PMS. The aim of the study was to learn the effectiveness of the herbal medicine "Eviсa" in the treatment of mild and moderate PMS. The results obtained indicate the effectiveness of this drug in eliminating vegetativevascular, edematous and psychoemotional symptoms of PMS, which defines "Evica" as the medication of choice in patients with PMS, vegetativevascular and psychoemotional symptoms.

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