Study of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on quality of life at a University Hospital of Sindh

Abstract

The objective of this study is to observe the magnitude and impact of premenstrual syndrome on quality of life. 
Prospective, observational study was used in conducting the study. This study was carried out for the period of 
one year that is, from 30th June 2010 to 31st June 2011. There were 280 females age between 15 to 49 years, 
selected by convenient sampling who visited the Gyne/medicine OPD Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad, 
during study period. The female, irrespective of parity with symptoms suggestive of premenstrual syndrome 
were included and those who were showing irregular menstrual cycle, other gynaecological and medical 
disorders such as thyroid disorders were excluded. Data was collected by filling a 29 variables shortened 
premenstrual Assessment form based on Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire after taking consent from the 
study participants. The severities of symptoms were assessed on both criteria. That is, ICD-10 (Tenth Revision 
of the international classification of disease) DSM-IV (Research diagnostic criteria for PMDD). A total of 280 
women of young age were taken to see the frequency of premenstrual syndrome. The Mean ± SD of women age 
was 27.5 ± 4.22 (15 to 49 years). The frequency of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) was more in women between 
25 to 35 years. The less frequency was observed on women of age between 14 to 24 years. The clinical 
presentation like irritability was seen in 63.6%, abdominal cramps 47.9%, moderate to severe headache 41.5%, 
decreased performance of work at college was seen in 30.7%. The frequency of anxiety was 25.4%, crying in 
23.9%. The depression was commonly seen in 71.1%. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is still a common problem 
and should be diagnosed on standard criteria, proper treatment enhances the quality of life.