DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i03.014

Pages: 754-756

Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) includes an array of behavioral, psychological and physical symptoms in child bearing age. It is estimated to affect upto 40% of women with no organic disorder. The aim is to find out the prevalence of psychosomatic manifestations in PMS in women both working & housewives. Convenience sample of 562 women (295 working women and 267 housewives) was taken after written consent. Pre-tested self-administered Likert-type questionnaire were distributed among subjects. Filled up questionnaire were coded for analysis. Survey response rate was 88.97%. Forty three and half percent working women had PMS and 43% of housewives had PMS. Low pelvic pain, irritability, headache and depressed feeling were common perceived symptoms among both groups. Psychosomatic manifestations in PMS are common in both working women and housewives. It can affect both professional and personal life. Active intervention by lifestyle modification may help in reducing PMS.