Medical and psychologic characteristics of women presenting with premenstrual symptoms

To establish the necessary elements of a program of evaluation and treatment of premenstrual syndrome, the medical and psychologic characteristics of 68 consecutive women presenting because of premenstrual symptoms were determined and compared with those of a similar group of 34 women without premen...

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Published in:	Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) Vol. 68; no. 5; p. 634
Main Authors:	Keye, Jr, W R, Hammond, D C, Strong, T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1986
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Anger Female Humans Marriage Middle Aged MMPI Personality Premenstrual Syndrome - diagnosis Premenstrual Syndrome - psychology Suicide, Attempted
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Summary:	To establish the necessary elements of a program of evaluation and treatment of premenstrual syndrome, the medical and psychologic characteristics of 68 consecutive women presenting because of premenstrual symptoms were determined and compared with those of a similar group of 34 women without premenstrual symptoms (control group). Women with premenstrual symptoms exhibited a significantly greater frequency of previously undetected medical, psychologic, and marital problems than did controls. These findings demonstrate the need for a multidisciplinary comprehensive program of evaluation and treatment of the medical, psychologic, and mental health of women who present because of moderate-to-severe premenstrual symptoms.
ISSN:	0029-7844