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[Coping with anger and the premenstrual syndrome]
A M Bergant1, G Guggenberger, K Heim
1Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde, Universität Innsbruck, Osterreich.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
|July 9, 1998
Summary
Daily stress and medical history, not anger coping, significantly impact premenstrual syndrome severity. Women with severe premenstrual symptoms often experience higher stress and negative attitudes towards menstruation.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive health
- Psychology
- Women's health
Background:
- Previous research highlights the role of anger coping in various diseases.
- The study hypothesized that "anger-in" coping (suppressing anger) contributes to premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Observation:
- 38 women with premenstrual symptoms were analyzed using the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ).
- Patients were categorized into mild, moderate, and severe symptom groups based on MDQ scores.
- Comparisons included anger, attitudes towards menstruation, anxiety, depression, and sociodemographic data.
Findings:
- No significant differences in "anger coping" were found across symptom severity groups.
- Increased daily stress (work and family) significantly correlated with PMS intensity.
- Somatization disorder, negative attitudes toward menarche/menstruation, and depressive mood were linked to severe PMS.
Implications:
- Daily stress and medical history appear more influential on PMS than emotional regulation strategies like anger coping.
- Understanding these factors can inform targeted interventions for women experiencing severe premenstrual symptoms.