Pre Menstrual Syndrome- Prevalence and Effect on Quality of Life Among Women of Reproductive Age Group Attending Outpatient Services in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Chennai


Authors : Dr. Arun Murugan; Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi; Aishwarya Rajnarayanan; Chandikha. P.V; Dharshini. S; Ezhilarasan. R.D; Gopika. M. Nair

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May


Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/m3dw5ru9

DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may1764

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Abstract : Background: Premenstrual syndrome, a periodical disorder of young and middle-aged women, is characterized by affective, emotional and physical symptoms that take place during the premenstrual phase. The symptoms may cause impairment to the daily lives of women, affecting their social, behavioural, inter-personal and work-related aspects of life.  Aim and Objectives: To estimate the magnitude and impact on quality of life of Premenstrual syndrome among women of reproductive age and to find the association with socioeconomic status.  Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study with convenience sampling using a self-structured validated question.  Result:  Conclusion:

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Background: Premenstrual syndrome, a periodical disorder of young and middle-aged women, is characterized by affective, emotional and physical symptoms that take place during the premenstrual phase. The symptoms may cause impairment to the daily lives of women, affecting their social, behavioural, inter-personal and work-related aspects of life.  Aim and Objectives: To estimate the magnitude and impact on quality of life of Premenstrual syndrome among women of reproductive age and to find the association with socioeconomic status.  Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study with convenience sampling using a self-structured validated question.  Result:  Conclusion:

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