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    [id] => 17316
    [paper_index] => 202508-01-023673
    [title] => PREVALENCE AND SYMPTOM PATTERNS OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN MYSURU: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    [description] => 
    [author] => Dr. Hitha M K , Dr.Sudheendra G Nawale, Dr.Venkatakrishna K V
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    [doi] => 
    [year] => 2025
    [month] => August
    [volume] => 11
    [issue] => 8
    [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/August/202508-01-023673.pdf
    [abstract] => Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical disorder characterized by recurring physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, often severe enough to impair daily functioning and academic performance. This cross-sectional survey, conducted in May 2025 among 277 female undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 16-30 years at GAMC and GNCYC, Mysuru, aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of PMS. Among 277 participants, 198 met diagnostic criteria, with 28.5% reported mild, 44% moderate, 26.4% severe, and 1.1% very severe symptoms. Common physical complaints included abdominal cramps (39.3%), pelvic discomfort (33.9%) and fatigue (25.3%) while mood swings (49.1%), irritability (37.5%) and loss of concentration (35%) were the most frequent psychological symptoms. Behavioural changes such as lack of interest (30.3%), restlessness (24.1%) and social withdrawal (17.3%) were also common. The observed prevalence was higher than national pooled estimates, possibly influenced by academic stress, poor sleep hygiene, and lifestyle factors prevalent among students. The findings highlight the need for awareness programs, menstrual health education, mental health support, and early screening within academic institutions to improve management and quality of life. Limitations include reliance on self-reported data, the use of convenience sampling, and restriction to a study population.
    [keywords] => Premenstrual syndrome, Prevalence, College students, Mysuru, Cross-sectional study
    [doj] => 2025-08-16
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    [status] => 
    [award_status] => P
    [orderr] => 45
    [journal_id] => 1
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    [edit_on] => 
    [is_status] => 1
    [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
    [short_code] => IJMR
    [eissn] =>  2455-3662 (Online)
    [pissn] => - --
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)
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