The phenomenology of premenstrual syndrome in female medical students: a cross sectional study

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Authors

Magdy Hassan Balaha · King Faisal University

MS Al Moghannum · Maternity and Children's Hospital

Abstract

PMS is a common problem in young Saudi students in Al Ahsa. Severe PMS was associated with more impairment of daily activities and psychological distress symptoms. Older student age, rural residence, earlier age of menarche, regular cycles and positive family history are possible risk factors for PMS.

Topics & Keywords

Menstrual Health and Disorders Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Pan African Medical Journal

Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 4-4

DOI: 10.4314/pamj.v5i1.56194

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