Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Association With Dietary Inflammatory Index Among Young Females: A...

This study investigated the prevalence and severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) among adult females and its relationship with the dietary inflammatory index (DII), which measures the inflammatory potential of a person's diet. The study employed a cross-sectional design, with participants recruited through convenience sampling. A structured questionnaire, including the Arabic Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, was used to assess the prevalence and severity of PMS. A self-administered food frequency questionnaire was used to assess dietary intakes and depict the DII of the participant's intakes. A total of 305 adult females participated; of these, 93% reported at least one PMS symptom, with a prevalence of 33.7% for PMS, primarily characterized by mild to moderate symptoms. The mean DII score was 2.52 ± 6.28, indicating a generally proinflammatory diet among participants. Multiple logistic regression analyses revealed that higher DII scores, particularly in Tertile 3, were significantly associated with increased PMS severity (p=0.001). These findings highlight the importance of dietary modifications that aim to reduce inflammation as a potential strategy for mitigating the severity of PMS. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to establish causality and explore the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory dietary interventions in managing PMS symptoms.