Interview study, 2014
What PMS symptoms affect women's daily lives?
Women with premenstrual tension syndrome experience different combinations of physical and mental symptoms that interfere with daily activities. Better healthcare support and education can help.
What they did
Researchers conducted a descriptive study at a health clinic, interviewing and surveying women who used the clinic about their symptoms.
What they found
Women experienced various physical and mental symptoms of PMS with different levels of severity. These symptoms interfered with women's daily functioning and quality of life.
What it means for you
This study shows that PMS affects each woman differently and that healthcare providers should provide education and support. The main limit is that no specific numbers were provided, and the study was small and at one clinic.
About the study
- Original title
- Síndrome de tensión pre-menstrual observada en usuarias del ambulatorio municipal de salud de la mujer
- Authors
- Andressa da Silveira, Elaine Brito Vieira, Denise Maia Leão et al.
- Journal
- Enfermería Global
- Year
- 2014
- Study design
- Interview study
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.13.3.178951
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