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- Title
Epidemiology of premenstrual symptoms and disorders.
- Authors
Dennerstein, Lorraine; Lehert, Philippe; Heinemann, Klaas
- Abstract
The aim of this paper is to review published literature on the types and prevalences of premenstrual disorders and symptoms, and effects of these on activities of daily life and other parameters of burden of illness. The method involved review of the pertinent published literature. Premenstrual disorders vary in prevalence according to the definition or categorization. The most severe disorder being premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects 3-8% of women of reproductive age. This disorder focuses on psychological symptoms whereas global studies show that the most prevalent premenstrual symptoms are physical. Both psychological and physical symptoms affect women's activities of daily life. A considerable burden of illness has been shown to be associated with moderate to severe premenstrual disorders. In conclusion, premenstrual symptoms are a frequent source of concern to women during their reproductive lives and moderate to severe symptoms impact on their quality of lives.
- Subjects
PREMENSTRUAL syndrome; SYMPTOMS; ACTIVITIES of daily living; DISEASE prevalence; QUALITY of life
- Publication
Menopause International, 2012, Vol 18, Issue 2, p48
- ISSN
1754-0453
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1258/mi.2012.012013