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Premenstrual affective syndrome and affective disorder
The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|September 1, 1975
Summary
Women reporting premenstrual affective symptoms were more likely to seek psychiatric care and be diagnosed with affective disorders. This study highlights the connection between menstrual cycle changes and mental health services utilization.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Gynecology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Premenstrual and menstrual symptoms can significantly impact women's lives.
- Understanding the relationship between these symptoms and mental health service utilization is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between premenstrual affective symptoms and seeking psychiatric care.
- To determine if premenstrual affective symptoms predict diagnoses of affective disorders.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 874 freshmen and sophomore women regarding premenstrual and menstrual symptoms.
- Analysis of questionnaire responses and psychiatric care utilization at the Student Health Service.
Main Results:
- A 64% response rate was achieved for the questionnaires.
- Women reporting premenstrual affective symptoms were more likely to seek psychiatric care.
- These women also had a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with an affective disorder.
Conclusions:
- Premenstrual affective symptoms are associated with increased psychiatric care seeking.
- The findings support the link between menstrual cycle-related mood changes and affective disorder diagnoses.