Survey study, 2022
Did COVID-19 increase PMS symptoms in female doctors?
Yes. Female doctors showed more PMS and PMDD symptoms during the pandemic, linked to psychological stress. Front-line workers had worse symptoms.
What they did
Cross-sectional study at 2 hospitals in Egypt from January to March 2022. Researchers assessed PMS symptoms and psychological stress in female doctors aged 15-49.
What they found
PMS and PMDD symptoms increased during the pandemic and were linked to psychological stress from COVID-19. Front-line workers had more symptoms than non-front-line workers. Menstrual pain intensity was significantly related to trauma stress scores.
What it means for you
Psychological stress from COVID-19 may worsen PMS symptoms. Limited to female doctors in one region of Egypt during early 2022, so findings may not apply to other women or time periods.
2
hospitals sampled
15-49
age range of doctors
Jan-Mar 2022
study period
About the study
- Original title
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Premenstural Tension Syndrome Among Qalyoubia Governorate Physicians, A Cross Sectional Study
- Authors
- Eman Mahmoud Shebl, Eman Ajwa, Wael Naeem et al.
- Journal
- Evidence Based Women s Health Journal
- Year
- 2022
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.21608/ebwhj.2022.163904.1204
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