Is There a Regional Difference in Symptoms Perception Associated with Pre-Menstrual Syndrome? Results from a National Study among Reproductive-Age Women in Brazil
A. O. Pedro, Samantha Belamarques de Oliveira Silva, M. Lapa, J. D. P. Brandão, V. Castilho
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Abstract
Background: Evaluate the prevalence, intensity and regional distribution of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms reported by reproductive age Brazilian women.
Methods: An observational and retrospective study was conducted analyzing data of women from the five Brazilian regions. Women aged 20 to 49 years who consulted at private healthcare services filled up a self-reported questionnaire about the prevalence and intensity of somatic and psychoemotional pre-menstrual symptoms.
Results: A total of 23104 women stated to have premenstrual symptoms, of which 38.91% (n=8990)reported that these symptoms cause functional impairment.