Survey study, 2021
How common is premenstrual syndrome in Saudi women and what symptoms do they experience?
PMS is common in Saudi women. The most frequently reported symptoms were severe body aches (40.9%), severe mood swings (37.5%), and mild lack of concentration (36.2%).
What they did
Cross-sectional survey in Saudi Arabia from January to April 2020. Pharmacists distributed questionnaires to 383 women; 224 with complete responses were analyzed. Most were university students aged 21-25 and single.
What they found
Most women experienced PMS symptoms. Severe body aches affected 40.9%, severe mood swings 37.5%, mild lack of concentration 36.2%, breast pain 31.3%, mild lack of performance 34.4%, and mild sweats 25.1%. Negative effects, behavior changes, and physical symptoms were most common.
What it means for you
PMS is very common in Saudi women and affects mood, concentration, and physical well-being. Healthcare providers should educate women about managing PMS through lifestyle changes. The study mainly included young, single university students, so findings may not represent all Saudi women.
40.9%
Women with severe body aches
37.5%
Women with severe mood swings
224
Participants with complete data
About the study
- Original title
- Pre-menstrual syndrome among the general female population of Saudi Arabia: Are there any Opportunities for Pharmacist’s involvement in patients education?
- Authors
- Geetha Kandasamy
- Journal
- Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
- Year
- 2021
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 224
- What was tested
- Assessment of PMS symptoms
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.52711/0974-360x.2021.00847
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