Survey of Premenstrual Symptoms Awareness of Female College Students at Our University

Abstract

[Purpose] To clarify the degree of menstrual symptoms and lifestyle of female students enrolled in the Department of Physical Therapy at our university, and the actual status and students' awareness of dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). [Participants and Methods] The subjects were 115 female college students (age: 20.7 ± 1.31 years old). We examined menstrual symptoms and lifestyle using the PMDD evaluation scale and a custom-made questionnaire. [Results] Eighty-four percent of the subjects reported premenstrual symptoms, 22.5% menstrual cycle abnormality, and 53.2% taking analgesics during menstruation. Regarding dysmenorrhea, PMS and PMDD, over 60% of students answered “I do not know”. [Conclusion] It is necessary to understand and cope with the disease condition from an early stage.