Premenstrual syndrome in Turkish medical students and their quality of life

GÖKER A., ARTUNÇ ÜLKÜMEN B., Aktenk F., Ikiz N.

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, cilt.35, sa.3, ss.275-278, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3109/01443615.2014.948820
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.275-278
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Medical student, premenstrual syndrome, quality of life, SF-36
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aimed to analyse the frequency and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its effect on quality of life in medical students. Sociodemographic data, a symptom calendar for the following consecutive two menstrual periods and SF-36 quality of life questionnaire were collected. A total of 228 students joined the survey. The average age of the students was 20.77 ± 1.90. The frequency of PMS was 91.8%. The most frequent symptoms were abdominal bloating (89.5%), irritability (88.3%) and breast tenderness (82.6%). Quality of life scores ranged from 17.00 to 97.00 and were lowest in the severe PMS group. Alcohol consumption, stress events and fat rich diets increased the severity of PMS. Family history significantly affected the severity of PMS and quality of life scores. Premenstrual syndrome was found to be a frequent entity among medical students and seemed to affect quality of life in a moderate way.