Survey study, 2022
Do premenstrual symptoms vary by region in Brazil?
Yes, there are regional differences in how women experience premenstrual symptoms. Overall, 38.91% of women reported that their symptoms significantly interfere with daily activities.
What they did
Analysis of data from 23104 women aged 20 to 49 from five Brazilian regions who sought care at private healthcare services. Women reported whether they had premenstrual symptoms and whether these symptoms caused functional impairment in daily life.
What they found
All 23104 women reported premenstrual symptoms. 38.91% (8990 women) reported that their symptoms caused functional impairment. Regional differences in symptom perception were found across the five Brazilian regions.
What it means for you
Most women experience some premenstrual symptoms, and about 4 in 10 report that these symptoms significantly interfere with daily life. Regional differences exist but specific patterns are not detailed. Results are limited to women using private healthcare, who may differ from the general population in income and healthcare access.
23104
women studied
38.91%
reported functional impairment from symptoms
8990
women with functional impairment
About the study
- Original title
- Is There a Regional Difference in Symptoms Perception Associated with Pre-Menstrual Syndrome? Results from a National Study among Reproductive-Age Women in Brazil
- Authors
- Adriana Orcesi Pedro, Samantha Belamarques de Oliveira Silva, Maura Gonzaga Lapa et al.
- Journal
- Global Journal of Medical Research
- Year
- 2022
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 23,104
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.34257/gjmrevol22is3pg1
Original 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.
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