Survey study, 1987
How common are premenstrual symptoms in women in Wellington?
Most women reported at least one premenstrual symptom, and about half said these symptoms affected their daily life.
Early or limited evidence 1,826 women aged 20 to 45 in Wellington, New Zealand
What they did
Researchers surveyed 1,826 women aged 20 to 45 in Wellington, New Zealand who attended general practice surgeries. They asked detailed questions about menstrual history and symptoms.
What they found
Most women reported one or more premenstrual symptoms. About half of the women said their premenstrual symptoms affected their lives.
What it means for you
Premenstrual symptoms are very common in women. However, this study only included women who visited doctor's offices, so the results may not represent all women in the community.
1,826
women surveyed in Wellington
~50%
reported symptoms affected their daily life
About the study
- Original title
- The prevalence of premenstrual symptoms in Wellington women
- Authors
- Pullon SR, Reinken JA, Sparrow MJ
- Journal
- The New Zealand medical journal
- Year
- 1987
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None - survey
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3451141/