Male behavior in front of women with premenstrual syndrome: Narratives of women

Abstract

Objective: To describe the perceptions of women with premenstrual syndrome regarding the behavior of their spouses in face of this event. Methods: It is a qualitative research, with the method of the five stages of narrative analysis to know the representations of the women that experience the conjugal behavior. Results: The experiences of 20 women interviewed are represented in the following categories: Difficulties in identifying the syndrome and in adopting care practices, lack of knowledge and sensitivity of men and, its impact on the couple relationship. Conclusion: It is necessary to provide systematized guidance on Premenstrual Syndrome to all people, before menarche, to avoid problems arising from the ignorance of the syndrome and its consequences in the women's person, family and social areas.