Title of Document: THE EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE ON PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME Hoa T. Vo, M.A., 2007 Directed By: Professor, Barry D. Smith, Department of Psychology This study extends current understanding of caffeine intake on the menstrual and premenstrual syndrome; in particular, the association between PMS and caffeine consumption in 83 undergraduate female students—34 PMS and 49 controls. Participan...

Purpose: To determine the non-pharmacological methods used by midwifery students with premenstrual syndrome.
 Methods: This descriptive study was conducted 293 online between February and May 2021 using Student Information Form, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) Nonpharmacological Methods Questionnaire Form.
 Results: The mean score of PMSS 124.38±39.1 54.6% experienced PMS moderate ...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to several physical and mental symptoms (such as irritability) commonly encountered in clinical gynaecology. The incidence of PMS has been increasing, attracting greater attention from medical fields. However, PMS pathogenesis remains unclear. This study employed two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE) for proteomic map analysis of the hypothalamus and hippo...

Most women of reproductive age experience at least mild premenstrual symptoms at some time in their lives (O’Brien 1987). However, around 2–10% of women have premenstrual symptoms that severely disrupt daily living (O’Brien 1987, DTB 1992, Wittchen 2002). These more troublesome symptoms are usually termed ‘premenstrual syndrome’ (PMS), if they comprise recurrent psychological and/or physical sy...

background : marital satisfaction is defined as the feeling of pleasure, satisfaction, and joy experienced by the couples. premenstrual syndrome (pms) can cause problem in daily routine relation and activities.the study aimed determining frequency of marital dissatisfaction in couples who their waives suffer from pms in the city of yazd. methods : sample for this descriptive-analytical study wa...

This essay traces the history of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in French, British, and American medical literature from 1950 to 2004. Aetiological theories, treatments and diagnostic criteria have varied over time and place, reflecting local conditions and changing notions of objectivity and evidence. During the 1970s researchers in each nation utilised different research strategies to overcome v...

Objective: To develop and validate a Brazilian Portuguese version of the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST), a questionnaire used for the screening of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and of the most severe form of PMS, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The PSST also rates the impact of premenstrual symptoms on daily activities. Methods: A consecutive sample of 801 women aged ≥ 18 y...

OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of premenstrual syndrome, review associated factors and evaluate quality of life in university students. METHODS The cross-sectional study was conducted at Sakarya University, Turkey, between October 25, 2012, and April 25, 2013. Premenstrual Syndrome Scale was used based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual III and IV (revised) for the evaluation of preme...