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Premenstrual experiences: the four profiles and factorial patterns

S K Chaturvedi1, P S Chandra, M K Issac

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India.

Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
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Most women experience mixed premenstrual feelings, not just negative ones. Research should focus on these combined positive and negative premenstrual experiences.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Women's Health
  • Reproductive Endocrinology

Background:

  • Premenstrual experiences vary widely among women.
  • Previous research has often focused on negative premenstrual symptoms, potentially overlooking other common experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the spectrum of premenstrual experiences in non-complaining women.
  • To identify patterns and common themes in premenstrual emotional and physical changes.
  • To evaluate the prevalence of predominantly negative, positive, or mixed premenstrual experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Premenstrual Assessment Forms I and II to capture positive and distressing experiences, respectively.
  • Employed the bi-directional Visual Analog Scale for subjective symptom assessment.

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  • Conducted factor analysis (principal components with varimax rotation) on 26 items from the assessment forms.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 8% of women reported severe premenstrual changes; none met criteria for late luteal phase dysphoric disorder.
    • A significant portion (35%) reported mixed positive and negative premenstrual feelings, which was the most common experience.
    • Factor analysis identified distinct factors related to negative experiences, positive feelings, vegetative symptoms, and sexual feelings.

    Conclusions:

    • The commonest premenstrual experience involves a mix of positive and negative feelings, challenging a solely negative symptom focus.
    • Future research should prioritize understanding these mixed premenstrual symptom clusters.
    • Current diagnostic and research approaches may need to broaden to encompass the full range of premenstrual experiences.