COMPARING THE PREMENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS BETWEEN YOUNG FEMALES AND ADULT WOMEN

Abstract

Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMS, is a collection of symptoms that begin one week before menstruation and go away once the menstrual flow starts. Premenstrual syndrome significantly lowers the quality of life for many women of reproductive age, and pharmaceutical therapies have poor efficacy and significant negative effects. All women who have PMS are advised to make lifestyle modifications, which should begin at the beginning of the diagnostic phase of prospective symptom tracking and continue throughout. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was carried out about the premenstrual syndrome. A total of 442 women of age group 12-30 and 30-45 were selected. Participants were drawn randomly from various colleges and universities, both private and public hospitals. Before the initiation of the survey, the participants were given a full explanation regarding the purpose of this research, and their consent to participate in the study was obtained. The survey collected the information about symptoms severity in young girls and middle age women Result: Age was significantly associated with total, affective, or physical premenstrual symptom score. Participants between the age 30-45 were likely to have less PMS symptoms, whereas the symptoms were more severe in other age group, A significant difference in symptoms severity was observed in age groups, with the 12-30 years old age group having the highest figures. Conclusion: Prevalence of PMS symptoms in young girls are high as compared to adults such as back pain, angry outburst. Premenstrual symptoms can be handled with appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments if recognized in time. As a result, it is recommended that lifestyle changes and counselling be implemented.