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title: What are the effects of premenstrual tension on women's lives?
description: Premenstrual tension causes distressing physical and psychological symptoms in many women and can have a significant impact on their work, personality, and re
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/a-lay-view-of-premenstrual-tension-1977/
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Survey study, 1977

# What are the effects of premenstrual tension on women's lives?

Premenstrual tension causes distressing physical and psychological symptoms in many women and can have a significant impact on their work, personality, and relationships.

 Early or limited evidence

Women in general (not a specific research study)

## What they did

This is a discussion paper reviewing the problem of premenstrual tension and its impact on women.

## What they found

Premenstrual tension produces distressing physical and psychological symptoms in a large percentage of women. The symptoms are often severe and recurrent each month, affecting personality, efficiency at work, and relationships with family and other people.

## What it means for you

Premenstrual tension is common and can seriously affect women's lives. Better understanding of the hormonal basis of the condition could lead to more effective and widely available treatments.

## About the study

Original title A lay view of premenstrual tension Authors Wendy Cooper Journal Current Medical Research and Opinion Year 1977 Study design Survey study What was tested None Read the paper [doi.org/10.1185/03007997709115294](https://doi.org/10.1185/03007997709115294)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)

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