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.
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
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