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Mariko Ogawa1,2, Kumiko Valckx2, Miho Iida2,3
1Fukushima Medical Center for Children and Women, Fukushima Medical University.
Abstract:
BackgroundTo improve the management of premenstrual disorders, it is important to understand the prevalence of symptoms and their relationship with age among patients seeking treatment.MethodsIn this retrospective cross-sectional study, we investigated the prevalence of 31 premenstrual symptoms among 199 patients (aged 20-49 years) who visited a gynecology clinic seeking treatment for premenstrual symptoms between November 2022 and May 2023. We also compared symptom prevalence across age groups.ResultsWomen in their 20s comprised the largest group, with 89.9% reporting dysmenorrhea. Fatigue (71.9%) and mood swings (70.9%) were the most prevalent moderate-to-severe symptoms, with psychological symptoms reported more frequently than physical symptoms. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that, compared with women in their 20s (reference group), those in their 40s had significantly lower odds of experiencing changes in appetite (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]:0.10), overeating (aOR:0.19), and specific food cravings (aOR:0.09), independent of potential confounders.ConclusionsPsychological symptoms were the most common among gynecological patients seeking treatment for premenstrual disorders. Eating-related symptoms differed by age group. Future longitudinal studies using validated prospective symptom records are warranted.
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