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title: Is premenstrual syndrome related to emotional or physical abuse?
description: There is only a very weak connection between premenstrual symptoms and reported abuse. Age affects reported abuse levels but not premenstrual symptoms.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-disorders-and-their-relationship-to-emotional-and-physical-abuse-2022/
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Survey study, 2022

# Is premenstrual syndrome related to emotional or physical abuse?

There is only a very weak connection between premenstrual symptoms and reported abuse. Age affects reported abuse levels but not premenstrual symptoms.

 Early or limited evidence

214 people aged 14 to 40 years attending gynecology clinics.

## What they did

214 people aged 14 to 40 who attended gynecology clinics were surveyed about their premenstrual symptoms and their history of emotional and physical abuse using rating scales.

## What they found

Participants reported medium levels of emotional and physical abuse from both parents. Premenstrual disorder scores were around normal levels. There was a weak positive connection between premenstrual symptoms and reported abuse. Age made a difference in reported maternal abuse but not paternal abuse or premenstrual symptoms. Marital status did not affect abuse levels or premenstrual symptoms.

## What it means for you

The study found only a weak link between abuse and premenstrual symptoms. This is a small study from one country and clinic, so we cannot know if these findings apply to other groups of people.

214

people surveyed

14-40

age range

weak

strength of connection found

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual Disorders and their Relationship to Emotional and Physical Abuse Authors Malek Y. Alkhutaba, Hanan Jamil Halaseh, Eman Ali Aladwan et al. Journal Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 214 What was tested None (survey of current status and history). Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169882](https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169882)

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