Study of Prevalance of Premenstural Syndrome (PMS) Among Healthcare Workers in a Teritary Care Hospital Chennai

Premenstrual syndrome refers to distressing physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms that are not caused by organic disease it regularly occurs before the menstrual cycle and subsides after the onset of menses.In developing countries like India, the stigma surrounding menstruation is a big barrier to seeking help for physical and mental discomfort.As healthcare workers live a more hectic life more knowledge and awareness to be given.Hence, this study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among healthcare workers.A survey was taken with a questionnaire among 390 healthcare workers 18-35 years of age containing signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.Data collected were analysed through tables using proportions and percentages.In this current study, PMS was present among 52.3% of the healthcare workers while 47.7% had no PMS.The mean age of menarche among healthcare workers with PMS was 13. 3years.The association between physical activity, BMI, Sleep habits, diet, and PMS was found to be highly significant.This study shows the prevalence of PMS among women in healthcare setups.Therefore measures to be taken to reduce the incidence, to conduct awareness programs, improving knowledge about PMS thereby improving quality of life.