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title: How common are PMS and PMDD among female physicians? | Niyora
description: Among female physicians surveyed, 22.7% had PMDD and 58.7% had moderate to severe PMS. The most common symptoms were lack of social interest, fatigue, and fee
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Survey study, 2024

# How common are PMS and PMDD among female physicians?

Among female physicians surveyed, 22.7% had PMDD and 58.7% had moderate to severe PMS. The most common symptoms were lack of social interest, fatigue, and feeling overwhelmed.

 Early or limited evidence

Female physicians at primary health care centers and hospitals in Port Said City, Egypt

## What they did

Cross-sectional study at 20 primary health care centers and 6 hospitals in Port Said city. Female physicians assessed with questionnaires and Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool.

## What they found

22.7% diagnosed with PMDD, 58.7% with moderate to severe PMS, 18.6% had no PMS/PMDD. Most reported symptoms: decreased social interest (52.3%), fatigue/lack of energy (50%), feeling overwhelmed/out of control (50.6%).

## What it means for you

More than 8 in 10 female physicians had some form of PMS or PMDD, suggesting it is very common in this professional group. Using screening tools can help identify cases and improve quality of life.

22.7%

Had PMDD

58.7%

Had moderate-severe PMS

52.3%

Had decreased social interest

## About the study

Original title Prevalence and Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder among Physicians in Port Said City Authors Samy Abdelrazek Abdelazim, Aliaa AM. Ibrahim, Nahed Amen Eldahshan Journal Suez Canal University Medical Journal Year 2024 Study design Survey study What was tested None tested - screening tool only Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.21608/scumj.2024.339596](https://doi.org/10.21608/scumj.2024.339596)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)

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