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Menstrual symptoms in college students: a controlled study.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine

|September 1, 1983

Summary

Menstrual distress symptoms like cramps and bloating were reported by females during their periods, but not by males. These symptoms were only modestly distressing for females, with no significant differences between sexes during premenstrual or midcycle phases.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Symptomology Research
Gender Studies in Health

Background:

Menstrual distress is a common experience for many females.
Understanding gender differences in symptom perception is crucial for accurate health assessments.
Previous research often overlooks male perspectives on menstrual-related symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the self-reported experience of menstrual distress symptoms between males and females.
To investigate symptom ratings during premenstrual, menstrual, and midcycle phases.
To assess the level of distress associated with reported symptoms.

Main Methods:

A daily checklist of 15 common menstrual distress symptoms was completed by 70 subjects (35 male, 35 female).
Symptom ratings were collected for premenstrual, menstrual, and midcycle days.
Within-group and across-group comparisons of symptom ratings were performed.

Main Results:

No significant differences in symptom ratings were observed between males and females during premenstrual and midcycle phases.
Females reported significantly higher occurrences of sharp cramps, dull cramps, stomach pain, and bloating during their menstrual period compared to males.
Females rated these reported menstrual symptoms as only modestly distressing.

Conclusions:

While females experience specific menstrual symptoms like cramps and bloating more frequently, the overall distress level is modest.
Males and females exhibit similar symptom perception outside of the menstrual phase.
This study highlights the importance of considering the specific phase of the menstrual cycle when evaluating symptom experiences.

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