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Chang HH, Hsu YC, Liao WL, Lo C, Chang CYY, Liao CH, Su SY. Translation and validation of the Chinese version of the menstrual distress questionnaire. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2024; 44:2320844. [PMID: 38466187 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2024.2320844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) is a commonly used questionnaire that assesses various symptoms and distress associated with the menstrual cycle in women. However, the questionnaire has not been completely translated into Chinese with rigorous reliability and validity testing. METHODS This study translated the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire Form Cycle (MDQC) from English into Chinese: MDQCC in two stages. First, it was translated forward and backward using Jones' model; second, to test the validity and reliability, 210 Chinese-speaking women were recruited through online announcements and posters posted between June 2019 and May 2020. Expert validity, construct validity, convergent validity, and factorial validity were determined using content validity index (CVI), intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), composite reliability (CR), and exploratory factor analysis, respectively. For concurrent criterion validity, MDQCC score was compared with three existing pain scales. Reliability was evaluated using internal consistency across items and two-week test-retest reliability over time. RESULTS The CVI for content validity was .92. Item-CVI for expert validities among the 46 items ranged from .50 - 1; scale-CVI for the eight subscales, from .87 - 1; ICC, from .650 - .897; and CRs, from .303 - .881. Pearson correlation coefficients between MDQCC and short-form McGill pain questionnaire, present pain intensity, and visual analog scale scores were .640, .519, and .575, respectively. Cronbach's α for internal consistency was satisfactory (.932). ICC for test-retest reliability was .852 for the entire MDQCC. CONCLUSION MDQCC was valid and reliable for Mandarin Chinese-speaking women. It can be used to evaluate female psychiatric symptoms related to the menstrual cycle in future work.
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- Hsin-Huei Chang
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Center for Personalized Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School and Graduate Institute of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Psychiatry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Post-baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Chen CX, Rogers SK, Li R, Hinrichs RJ, Fortenberry JD, Carpenter JS. Social Determinants of Health and Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2024:104574. [PMID: 38788887 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2024.104574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Social determinants of health play a key role in health disparities. Dysmenorrhea is a highly prevalent and impactful public health problem affecting reproductive-age females. Systematically examining social determinants of health in dysmenorrhea is important for identifying gaps in the literature and informing research, policy, and clinical practice to reduce the public health burden associated with dysmenorrhea. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the literature on social determinants of health and dysmenorrhea. The review protocol was prospectively registered. We searched Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Google Scholar through February 2024 using search strategies informed by the literature. Screening of the articles, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were conducted independently by at least two reviewers on the Covidence platform. Among 2594 unique records screened, 166 met eligibility criteria and were included for data extraction and risk of bias assessment. Evidence suggests traumatic experiences, toxic environmental exposures, female genital mutilation, job-related stress, lack of menstrual education, and low social support were associated with worse dysmenorrhea outcomes. However, evidence was equivocal regarding relationships between dysmenorrhea outcomes and social determinants of health factors, including socioeconomic status, geographical location, race/ethnicity, employment, and religion. Nearly all articles (99.4%) had a high or very high overall risk of bias. Relationships between social determinants of health and dysmenorrhea outcomes were often inconsistent and complicated by heterogeneous study populations and methodologies. More rigorous research examining social determinants of health in dysmenorrhea is needed to inform policy and clinical practice. PERSPECTIVE: This systematic review synthesizes evidence linking social determinants of health and dysmenorrhea. Relationships between SDoH and dysmenorrhea were often equivocal and complicated by heterogeneous study populations and methodologies. We identify directions for future research and SDoH factors that could be addressed clinically (e.g., trauma, menstrual education, occupational stress).
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- Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis School of Science Department of Psychology
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute; University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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Sato A, Fukawa-Nagira A, Sashihara T. Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2809 Improves Premenstrual Psychological Symptoms in Healthy Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:4985. [PMID: 38068843 PMCID: PMC10707835 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2809 has been shown to ameliorate stress. This study employed a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group design to assess the efficacy of continuous ingestion of OLL2809 for managing menstrual symptoms in healthy women. Eighty healthy adult women aged 25-40 years who experienced premenstrual and menstrual symptoms were randomly assigned to either the OLL2809 or placebo group (n = 40 each) and ingested tablets containing OLL2809 or placebo for three menstrual cycles. The OLL2809 group exhibited a significantly greater change in premenstrual 'arousal' scores on the menstrual distress questionnaire compared to the placebo group after the three menstrual cycles. Specifically, changes in the 'activity' subfactor were significantly higher in the OLL2809 group than in the placebo group. Additionally, the OLL2809 group reported significantly lower premenstrual irritability on the visual analog scale than the placebo group. These results suggest that OLL2809 may contribute to enhancing the quality of life of women.
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- Asako Sato
- Food Microbiology and Function Research Laboratories, Division of Research and Development, Meiji Co., Ltd., Hachioji 192-0919, Tokyo, Japan; (A.F.-N.); (T.S.)
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Zehravi M, Maqbool M, Ara I. Unfolding the mystery of premenstrual syndrome (PMS): an overview. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2023; 35:9-13. [PMID: 36117244 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2022-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms are common among women in their reproductive years, particularly during their menstrual cycle's luteal phase and the week before their period. Approximately 5-8 percent of women suffer with premenstrual syndrome, with the majority of those suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Because of the complexity and multifaceted nature of the aetiology, it is yet unknown. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is diagnosed entirely on the basis of signs and symptoms, with no particular diagnostic tests available to confirm the diagnosis. Only a small number of therapeutic modalities are backed by clinical data, yet there are many accessible. After providing a brief overview of the disease, the author goes on to discuss the various hypotheses as to why PMS occurs. With an emphasis on tailored treatment based on symptom profile, it examines the wide range of non-pharmacological and pharmaceutical methods that are accessible today.
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- Mehrukh Zehravi
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Girls Section, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Alkharj, Saudia Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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AbdelQadir YH, Assar A, Abdelghafar YA, Kamal MA, Zaazouee MS, Elsayed SM, Ragab KM, Nabhan AE, Gamaleldin NA. Prevalence and patterns of premenstrual disorders and possible association with sexual harassment: a cross-sectional study of young Arab women. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:536. [PMID: 36544139 PMCID: PMC9768784 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-02130-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) represent a range of both psychiatric and physical symptoms that impair quality of life and interfere with daily activities in females. AIMS To assess the prevalence of PMS and PMDD in Egypt, Jordan and Syria, its demographic associations and the potential link to sexual harassment (SH). METHODS We used an Arabic version of the premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST) to assess the prevalence of PMS and PMDD. Another two-part questionnaire was used to assess the harassment experience. RESULTS 22,021 women agreed to fill the questionnaire; the majority (65%) aged 18-25 years old. PMS was more prevalent in Egyptian women 77.7% followed by women from Jordan 72.9% then Syria 66.3%. PMDD prevalence followed the same order (40%, 34.7% and 28.2%). Both conditions were significantly associated with obesity and working in medical careers (P = .001). 5733 women agreed to share their sexual harassment experience. Results showed a significant association between the diversity and frequency of sexual harassment and the frequency of the pre-menstrual conditions, PMS Frequency was 87.6%, 80.7% and 78% in participants who were harassed on daily basis Vs. once weekly or monthly vs. few times in their lifetime (p = .04). A similar statistically significant difference was noticed regarding having PMDD (66.4% vs. 47.6% vs. 42.5%). CONCLUSION The study showed high levels of both PMS and PMDD. The data provided by this study also sheds light on a potential link between SH and developing Pre-menstrual disorders.
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- Yossef Hassan AbdelQadir
- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt ,International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411775.10000 0004 0621 4712Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt ,International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt ,International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411660.40000 0004 0621 2741Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt ,International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt ,International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.412319.c0000 0004 1765 2101Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt ,International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411806.a0000 0000 8999 4945Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt ,International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.448654.f0000 0004 5875 5481Faculty of Medicine, Al Andalus University for Medical Sciences, Tartus, Syria ,International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Lecturer of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Castanier C, Bougault V, Teulier C, Jaffré C, Schiano-Lomoriello S, Vibarel-Rebot N, Villemain A, Rieth N, Le-Scanff C, Buisson C, Collomp K. The Specificities of Elite Female Athletes: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:622. [PMID: 34206866 PMCID: PMC8303304 DOI: 10.3390/life11070622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Female athletes have garnered considerable attention in the last few years as more and more women participate in sports events. However, despite the well-known repercussions of female sex hormones, few studies have investigated the specificities of elite female athletes. In this review, we present the current but still limited data on how normal menstrual phases, altered menstrual phases, and hormonal contraception affect both physical and cognitive performances in these elite athletes. To examine the implicated mechanisms, as well as the potential performances and health risks in this population, we then take a broader multidisciplinary approach and report on the causal/reciprocal relationships between hormonal status and mental and physical health in young (18-40 years) healthy females, both trained and untrained. We thus cover the research on both physiological and psychological variables, as well as on the Athlete Biological Passport used for anti-doping purposes. We consider the fairly frequent discrepancies and summarize the current knowledge in this new field of interest. Last, we conclude with some practical guidelines for eliciting improvements in physical and cognitive performance while minimizing the health risks for female athletes.
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- Carole Castanier
- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- Département des Analyses, AFLD, 92290 Chatenay-Malabry, France;
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
- Département des Analyses, AFLD, 92290 Chatenay-Malabry, France;
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Bellofiore N, Cousins F, Temple-Smith P, Evans J. Altered exploratory behaviour and increased food intake in the spiny mouse before menstruation: a unique pre-clinical model for examining premenstrual syndrome. Hum Reprod 2020; 34:308-322. [PMID: 30561655 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dey360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Does the newly discovered menstruating spiny mouse exhibit behavioural and metabolic changes in correlation with premenstrual phases of the menstrual cycle? SUMMARY ANSWER This is the first report of cycle variability in the exploratory and interactive behaviour, and food consumption in menstruating spiny mice, and demonstrates that physiological changes are also dependent on within-subject variation. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a prominent cyclic disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. More than 70% of women endure symptoms of impending menstruation, such as bloating, abdominal cramping and nausea to some degree. Consequently, ~8% of women experience recurrent physical and emotional symptoms which are extreme enough to disrupt daily life and seek intervention. Due to a lack of an appropriate animal model, the mechanisms underlying PMS are poorly understood, and subsequently, effective treatments are limited. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This study analyses the changes in behavioural responses to the investigator during vaginal lavage (n = 14), exploratory behaviour (n = 11) and metabolism (n = 20) across the menstrual cycle in the spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus). PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS We performed vaginal lavages on virgin spiny mice (6-8 months of age) and subjected each cohort of females to repeated measures for vaginal lavage, exploratory behaviour and metabolism. Stages of the menstrual cycle were designated as early follicular, late follicular, early luteal, late luteal, early menstrual and late menstrual, with the late luteal and early menstrual phases considered as premenstrual phases and analysed using generalized estimating equations. For vaginal lavage, the behavioural responses to researcher handling were scored on an increasing scale of severity during the lavage process (e.g. restraint, frequency of vocalizations, total handling time). For exploratory behaviour, exploration, memory and sociability were assessed through subjection to Open Field (OF), Novel Object Recognition (NORT), Social Novelty (SN) and Elevated Plus Maze (EPM) tests. For metabolism, physiological changes were measured over a 24-h period in metabolic cages. Results are mean ± SD with statistical significance set to P < 0.05. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Qualitative behavioural assessment showed that compared to early follicular controls, during premenstrual phases, cycling females had significantly increased probability of: manifesting difficulties during restraint (4×, P < 0.01), vocalizing (8×, P < 0.01) and exhibiting isolation in the cage (40×, P = 0.041). We saw significant increases in handling time during the premenstrual phase in cycling females (76 ± 16 s) compared to controls (55 ± 7 s, P < 0.001). For exploratory behaviour, cycling females in their early menstrual phase travelled significantly less distance in the outer zone of the OF arena (13.3 ± 9.0 m) than females in their early luteal phase (22.3 ± 9.9 m, P = 0.038) and at significantly reduced velocities (40.2 ± 10.5 mm/s and 78.8 ± 31.0 mm/s, respectively, P = 0.006). These females also had fewer entries into the EPM open arms during the same phases (9.6 ± 6.1 and versus 20.0 ± 7.2, respectively, P = 0.030) and travelled less distance (3.2 ± 2.8 m versus 7.0 ± 5.5 m, respectively, P = 0.026). No differences were observed in NORT or SN across the cycle. In the metabolism studies, spiny mice demonstrated a significant increase in food consumption (percentage of body weight) during the early follicular and late luteal phases (3.9 ± 2.4% and 3.8 ± 2.1%, respectively) compared to the late follicular phase (2.3 ± 2.6%, P = 0.015). LARGE SCALE DATA N/A. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION This is an observational study to determine fundamental changes in behaviour and metabolism in a novel species, and as such, lacks commercially available laboratory reagents and protocols specific to the spiny mouse. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The timing of these behavioural and physiological changes suggests that spiny mice exhibit symptoms analogous to PMS in higher order primates, thus providing a pre-clinical model for testing novel interventions to alleviate premenstrual symptoms and overcoming many limitations associated with this research area. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) N.B. is supported by a Research Training Program stipend through Monash University. J.E. is supported by a Fellowship awarded by the Peter Fielding Foundation. The Hudson Institute of Medical Research is supported by the Victorian Government Operational Research Infrastructure Support. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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- Nadia Bellofiore
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Australia.,Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Australia.,Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Centre for Reproductive Health, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Australia
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Badihian S, Manouchehri N, Mirmosayyeb O, Ashtari F, Shaygannejad V. Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and menstruation. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2018; 174:716-721. [PMID: 30049560 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2018.01.373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gender issues and the female preponderance in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) have been investigated before, yet the interplay between NMOSD and menstrual characteristics has remained unknown. Thus, the aim was to compare menstrual cycle patterns and their symptoms in NMOSD patients and healthy women. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted during 2015-2016 in Isfahan, Iran, and included female patients aged>14years with a diagnosis of NMOSD and healthy subjects as controls. Data regarding age at menarche, menstrual characteristics, history of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and possible perimenstrual symptoms were collected. Also, NMOSD patients were asked to report changes in their menstrual cycles after onset of the disorder. RESULTS The final study population included 32 NMOSD and 33 healthy controls. These groups did not differ regarding their demographics (P>0.05), and age at menarche in the NMOSD and control groups was 13.31±1.49 years and 13.48±1.44 years, respectively (P=0.637). The controls experienced PMS more frequently (78.8% vs. 40.6% in the NMOSD patients; P=0.03), with no significant differences in other menstrual features between groups (P>0.05). However, changes in menstruation after NMOSD onset were reported by 43.8% of patients, with an increase in menstrual irregularities from 15.6% to 43.7% (P=0.012); other menstrual characteristics did not differ after disease onset (P>0.05). CONCLUSION Menstruation do not differ between healthy controls and NMOSD patients before the onset of disease whereas, after its onset, those affected experienced more irregularities in their menstrual cycles. This may be an effect of NMOSD and its underlying disorders on menstruation and suggests that further interventions may be required for affected women.
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- Shervin Badihian
- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran; Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran; Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81746-73461 Isfahan, Iran.
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The interplay of multiple sclerosis and menstrual cycle: Which one affects the other one? Mult Scler Relat Disord 2018; 21:46-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2018.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Revised: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Reid RL, Soares CN. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Contemporary Diagnosis and Management. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2017; 40:215-223. [PMID: 29132964 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Most ovulatory women experience premenstrual symptoms (premenstrual syndrome, molimina) which indicate impending menstruation and are of little clinical relevance because they do not affect quality of life. A few women, however, experience significant physical and/or psychological symptoms before menstruation that, if left untreated, would result in deterioration in functioning and relationships. The precise etiology remains elusive, although new theories are gaining support in pre-clinical and early clinical trials. Refined diagnostic criteria allow better discrimination of this condition from other psychiatric diagnoses and the selection of symptom appropriate therapies that afford relief for most women. Pharmacotherapies (particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and SNRIs) represent the first-line treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder and severe, mood-related premenstrual syndrome. Continuous combined oral contraceptives have limited evidence for usefulness in premenstrual dysphoric disorder, whereas medical ovarian suppression is often recommended for patients who fail to respond or cannot tolerate first-line treatments (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). The use of cognitive behavioural therapies is promising, but it remains limited by sparse data and restricted access to trained professionals. A proper diagnosis (particularly the distinction from other underlying psychiatric conditions) is crucial for the implementation of effective therapy and alleviation of this impairing condition.
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- Robert L Reid
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen's University School of Medicine, Kingston, ON.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University School of Medicine, Kingston, ON
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Jarosz AC, Jamnik J, El-Sohemy A. Hormonal contraceptive use and prevalence of premenstrual symptoms in a multiethnic Canadian population. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2017; 17:87. [PMID: 28950854 PMCID: PMC5615478 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-017-0450-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background Hormonal contraceptive use may be associated with a reduction in some premenstrual symptoms, however, the evidence remains equivocal. The objectives of the present study were to investigate the associations between ethnicity and hormonal contraceptive use with premenstrual symptoms. Methods One thousand one hundred two women participating in the Toronto Nutrigenomics and Health Study provided data on their premenstrual symptoms and hormonal contraceptive use. Severity of symptoms was classified as none, mild, moderate, or severe. Prevalence of premenstrual symptoms was determined in the total population and among major ethnic groups. Logistic regressions were used to determine the association between ethnicity and prevalence of premenstrual symptoms. Logistic regressions were used to determine the associations between hormonal contraceptive use, and premenstrual symptoms, adjusting for ethnicity and other covariates. Results Prevalence of individual symptoms varied, and the most commonly reported were cramps (75%), bloating (75%), mood swings (73%), increased appetite (64%), and acne (62%). Prevalence of cramps differed between ethnic groups with East Asians reporting a lower prevalence than Caucasians and South Asians (p < 0.05). Use of hormonal contraceptives was associated with a lower RR (95% CI) of experiencing moderate/severe: cramps (0.82, 0.72-0.93), clumsiness (0.22, 0.07-0.73), confusion (0.22, 0.09-0.54) and desire to be alone (0.45, 0.28-0.73). Hormonal contraceptive use was not associated with the risk of premenstrual symptoms at mild severity. Hormonal contraceptive use was not associated with symptoms of anxiety, bloating, mood swings, increased appetite, acne, fatigue, sexual desire, depression, nausea, headache and insomnia. Conclusion This study demonstrates that East Asians may be at a lower risk of experiencing premenstrual cramps and that hormonal contraceptive use is associated with a lower risk of experiencing many, but not all, premenstrual symptoms at moderate/severe severity.
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- Alicia Caroline Jarosz
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Room 350, 150 College St, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E2, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Room 350, 150 College St, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E2, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Room 350, 150 College St, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E2, Canada.
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Chen CX, Ofner S, Bakoyannis G, Kwekkeboom KL, Carpenter JS. Symptoms-Based Phenotypes Among Women With Dysmenorrhea: A Latent Class Analysis. West J Nurs Res 2017; 40:1452-1468. [PMID: 28914180 DOI: 10.1177/0193945917731778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent and may increase women's risk for developing other chronic pain conditions. Although it is highly variable, symptom-based dysmenorrhea phenotypes have not been identified. The aims of the study were to identify symptom-based dysmenorrhea phenotypes and examine their relationships with demographic and clinical characteristics. In a cross-sectional study, 762 women with dysmenorrhea rated severity of 14 dysmenorrhea-related symptoms. Using latent class analysis, we identified three distinctive phenotypes. Women in the "mild localized pain" phenotype ( n = 202, 26.51%) had mild abdominal cramps and dull abdominal pain/discomfort. Women in the "severe localized pain" phenotype ( n = 412, 54.07%) had severe abdominal cramps. Women in the "multiple severe symptoms" phenotype ( n = 148, 19.42%) had severe pain at multiple locations and multiple gastrointestinal symptoms. Race, ethnicity, age, and comorbid chronic pain conditions were significantly associated with phenotypes. Identification of these symptom-based phenotypes provides a foundation for research examining genotype-phenotype associations, etiologic mechanisms, and/or variability in treatment responses.
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Choi JH. Effects of kinesio taping and hot packs on premenstrual syndrome in females. J Phys Ther Sci 2017; 29:1514-1517. [PMID: 28931978 PMCID: PMC5599811 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.29.1514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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[Purpose] This study aimed to evaluate the effects of taping and hot packs on
premenstrual syndrome, in an attempt to generate basic data for physical therapy
intervention for premenstrual syndrome. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-two females in their
20s with premenstrual syndrome were randomly assigned to a taping group (n=10), hot pack
group (n=11), and taping with hot pack group (n=11). Premenstrual syndrome was assessed
using the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire in each participant prior to intervention and
was re-assessed after applying kinesio taping and/or hot pack from 10 days before the
estimated date of menstruation until the first day of menstruation. [Results] Data
revealed that the taping and taping with hot pack groups showed significantly reduced
premenstrual syndrome following intervention. In terms of the differences in the Menstrual
Distress Questionnaire total score among the groups, the taping with hot pack and hot pack
groups showed a significant difference. [Conclusion] These findings indicate that kinesio
taping is an easy, non-drug intervention for female college students with premenstrual
syndrome.
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- Jung-Hyun Choi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Institute for Elderly Health and Welfare, Namseoul University: 21 Maeju-ri, Sungwan-eup, Seobuk-gu, Chonan-si 331-707, Republic of Korea
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Mental and Reproductive Health Correlates of Academic Performance among Debre Berhan University Female Students, Ethiopia: The Case of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017. [PMID: 28630874 PMCID: PMC5467300 DOI: 10.1155/2017/9348159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background Globally 3 to 8% of reproductive age women are suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Several mental and reproductive health-related factors cause low academic achievement during university education. However, limited data exist in Ethiopia. The aim of the study was to investigate mental and reproductive health correlates of academic performance. Methods Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted with 667 Debre Berhan University female students from April to June 2015. Academic performance was the outcome variable. Mental and reproductive health characteristics were explanatory variables. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test of association was applied to examine group difference in academic performance. Result Among 529 students who participated, 49.3% reported mild premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 36.9% reported moderate/severe PMS, and 13.8% fulfilled PMDD diagnostic criteria. The ANOVA test of association revealed that there was no significant difference in academic performance between students with different level of PMS experience (F-statistic = 0.08, p value = 0.93). Nevertheless, there was a significant difference in academic performance between students with different length of menses (F-statistic = 5.15, p value = 0.006). Conclusion There was no significant association between PMS experience and academic performance, but on the other hand, the length of menses significantly associated with academic performance.
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Klebanov PK, Jemmott JB. Effects of Expectations and Bodily Sensations on Self-Reports of Premenstrual Symptoms. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-6402.1992.tb00256.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Two experiments examined expectations and bodily sensations in premenstrual symptom reports. Women took a fictitious test that indicated they were either “premenstrual” or “intermenstrual.” In Experiment 1, 48 women were studied during their premenstrual phase. In Experiment 2, 82 women were studied during either their premenstrual or intermenstrual phase. Individual differences in retrospective premenstrual distess were assessed prior to the experiments. Both experiments revealed that the higher the woman's retrospective reports of premenstrual distress, the more symptoms she reported in the lab during her premenstrual phase, regardless of what the test indicated. However, women who were told they were premenstrual reported greater symptoms than women who were told they were intermenstrual. In summary, although expectations affect women's symptom reports regardless of their actual phase and history of reported symptoms, premenstrual symptom reports cannot be dismissed as simply expectations, because some women do experience greater symptoms as they approach menstruation.
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van Iersel KC, Kiesner J, Pastore M, Scholte RHJ. The impact of menstrual cycle-related physical symptoms on daily activities and psychological wellness among adolescent girls. J Adolesc 2016; 49:81-90. [PMID: 27017504 DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2015] [Revised: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Associations between perimenstrual physical and psychological symptoms have not been adequately studied among adolescent girls. The purpose of the present study was to test a mediation hypothesis postulating that perimenstrual disengagement from daily activities would mediate the association between physical symptoms and psychological symptoms. A non-clinical sample of N = 208 Italian adolescent girls (age M = 16.68 years) completed a 95-item online retrospective questionnaire regarding perimenstrual symptoms, and how these symptoms affect their daily activities. Structural Equation Modeling was used to test the mediation hypothesis. Results showed that physical and psychological symptoms were strongly associated. More importantly, results supported the hypothesis that perimenstrual disengagement from daily activities mediates the association between physical symptoms and psychological symptoms, but only for depressed mood and cognitive symptoms. This study provides support for a novel theoretical framework linking diverse aspects of menstrual cycle change. Longitudinal research is needed to replicate these findings.
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- Kirsten C van Iersel
- Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Postbus 9104, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Università Degli Studi di Padova, via Venezia 8, 35131 Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Università Degli Studi di Padova, via Venezia 8, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Postbus 9104, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Robinson LL, Ismail KM. Clinical epidemiology of premenstrual disorder: informing optimized patient outcomes. Int J Womens Health 2015; 7:811-8. [PMID: 26451123 PMCID: PMC4590317 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s48426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Premenstrual disorders encompass a spectrum that ranges from mild cyclical psychological and somatic symptoms to the rarer but much-more-severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This condition is serious and the etiology is unclear, but possible causes include genetic factors, hormonal fluctuations, and neurotransmitter dysfunctions. Differentiation from other affective disorders can be difficult but is key to providing appropriate management. This comprehensive review will discuss the most-recent classification of premenstrual disorders, etiology, diagnosis, and potential current management strategies.
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- Lynne Ll Robinson
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham, UK ; Birmingham Centre for Women's and Children's Health, School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Mizuno K, Tajima K, Watanabe Y, Kuratsune H. Fatigue correlates with the decrease in parasympathetic sinus modulation induced by a cognitive challenge. Behav Brain Funct 2014; 10:25. [PMID: 25069864 PMCID: PMC4123830 DOI: 10.1186/1744-9081-10-25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background It is known that enhancement of sympathetic nerve activity based on a decrease in parasympathetic nerve activity is associated with fatigue induced by mental tasks lasting more than 30 min. However, to measure autonomic nerve function and assess fatigue levels in both clinical and industrial settings, shorter experimental durations and more sensitive measurement methods are needed. The aim of the present study was to establish an improved method for inducing fatigue and evaluating the association between it and autonomic nerve activity. Methods Twenty-eight healthy female college students participated in the study. We used a kana pick-out test (KPT) as a brief verbal cognitive task and recorded electrocardiography (ECG) to measure autonomic nerve activity. The experimental design consisted of a 16-min period of ECG: A pre-task resting state with eyes open for 3 min and eyes closed for 3 min, the 4-min KPT, and a post-task resting state with eyes open for 3 min and eyes closed for 3 min. Results Baseline fatigue sensation, measured by a visual analogue scale before the experiment, was associated with the decrease in parasympathetic sinus modulation, as indicated the by ratio of low-frequency component power (LF) to high-frequency component power (HF), during the KPT. The LF/HF ratio during the post-KPT rest with eyes open tended to be greater than the ratio during the KPT and correlated with fatigue sensation. Fatigue sensation was correlated negatively with log-transformed HF, which is an index of parasympathetic sinus modulation, during the post-KPT rest with eyes open. Conclusions The methods described here are useful for assessing the association between fatigue sensation and autonomic nerve activity using a brief cognitive test in healthy females.
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- Kei Mizuno
- Pathophysiological and Health Science Team, RIKEN Center for Life Science Technologies, 6-7-3 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan.
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Wu H, Chen C, Cheng D, Yang S, Huang R, Cacioppo S, Luo YJ. The mediation effect of menstrual phase on negative emotion processing: Evidence from N2. Soc Neurosci 2014; 9:278-88. [DOI: 10.1080/17470919.2014.886617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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ISPMD consensus on the management of premenstrual disorders. Arch Womens Ment Health 2013; 16:279-91. [PMID: 23624686 PMCID: PMC3955202 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-013-0346-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2012] [Accepted: 03/22/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The second consensus meeting of the International Society for Premenstrual Disorders (ISPMD) took place in London during March 2011. The primary goal was to evaluate the published evidence and consider the expert opinions of the ISPMD members to reach a consensus on advice for the management of premenstrual disorders. Gynaecologists, psychiatrists, psychologists and pharmacologists each formally presented the evidence within their area of expertise; this was followed by an in-depth discussion leading to consensus recommendations. This article provides a comprehensive review of the outcomes from the meeting. The group discussed and agreed that careful diagnosis based on the recommendations and classification derived from the first ISPMD consensus conference is essential and should underlie the appropriate management strategy. Options for the management of premenstrual disorders fall under two broad categories, (a) those influencing central nervous activity, particularly the modulation of the neurotransmitter serotonin and (b) those that suppress ovulation. Psychotropic medication, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, probably acts by dampening the influence of sex steroids on the brain. Oral contraceptives, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, danazol and estradiol all most likely function by ovulation suppression. The role of oophorectomy was also considered in this respect. Alternative therapies are also addressed, with, e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, calcium supplements and Vitex agnus castus warranting further exploration.
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Romans SE, Kreindler D, Asllani E, Einstein G, Laredo S, Levitt A, Morgan K, Petrovic M, Toner B, Stewart DE. Mood and the menstrual cycle. PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS 2013; 82:53-60. [PMID: 23147261 DOI: 10.1159/000339370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2011] [Accepted: 06/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Premenstrual mood symptoms are considered common in women, but such prevailing attitudes are shaped by social expectations about gender, emotionality and hormonal influences. There are few prospective, community studies of women reporting mood data from all phases of the menstrual cycle (MC). We aimed (i) to analyze daily mood data over 6 months for MC phase cyclicity and (ii) to compare MC phase influences on a woman's daily mood with that attributable to key alternate explanatory variables (physical health, perceived stress and social support). METHOD A random sample of Canadian women aged 18-40 years collected mood and health data daily over 6 months, using telemetry, producing 395 complete MCs for analysis. RESULTS Only half the individual mood items showed any MC phase association; these links were either with the menses phase alone or the menses plus the premenstrual phase. With one exception, the association was not solely premenstrual. The menses-follicular-luteal MC division gave similar results. Less than 0.5% of the women's individual periodogram records for each mood item showed MC entrainment. Physical health, perceived stress and social support were much stronger predictors of mood (p < 0.0001 in each case) than MC phase. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study do not support the widespread idea of specific premenstrual dysphoria in women. Daily physical health status, perceived stress and social support explain daily mood better than MC phase.
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- Sarah E Romans
- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Zuluaga G, Andersson N. Initiation rites at menarche and self-reported dysmenorrhoea among indigenous women of the Colombian Amazon: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2013; 3:bmjopen-2012-002012. [PMID: 23457324 PMCID: PMC3612793 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the association between self-reported dysmenorrhoea and patterns of female initiation rites at menarche among Amazonian indigenous peoples of Vaupés in Colombia. DESIGN A cross-sectional study of all women in seven indigenous communities. Questionnaire administered in local language documented female initiation rites and experience of dysmenorrhoea. Analysis examined 10 initiation components separately, then together, comparing women who underwent all rites, some rites and no rites. SETTINGS Seven indigenous communities belonging to the Tukano language group in the Great Eastern Reservation of Vaupés (Colombia) in 2008. PARTICIPANTS All women over the age of 13 years living in the seven communities in Vaupés, who had experienced at least two menstruations (n=185), aged 13-88 years (mean 32.5; SD 15.6). PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The analysis rested on pelvic pain to define dysmenorrhoea as the main outcome. Women were also asked about other disorders present during menstruation or the precedent days, and about the interval between two menstruations and duration of each one. RESULTS Only 17.3% (32/185) completed all initiation rites and 52.4% (97/185) reported dysmenorrhoea. Women not completing the rites were more likely to report dysmenorrhoea than those who did so (p=0.01 Fisher exact), taking into account age, education, community, parity and use of family planning. Women who completed less than the full complement of rites had higher risk than those who completed all rites. Those who did not complete all rites reported increased severity of dysmenorrhoea (p=0.00014). CONCLUSIONS Our results are compatible with an association between traditional practices and women's health. We could exclude indirect associations with age, education, parity and use of family planning as explanations for the association. The study indicates feasibility, possible utility and limits of intercultural epidemiology in small groups.
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- Germán Zuluaga
- Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
- Cemi, Cota, Cundinamarca, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigación de Enfermedades Tropicales (CIET), Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Acapulco, Guerrero, México
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Hong JP, Park S, Wang HR, Chang SM, Sohn JH, Jeon HJ, Lee HW, Cho SJ, Kim BS, Bae JN, Cho MJ. Prevalence, correlates, comorbidities, and suicidal tendencies of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in a nationwide sample of Korean women. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2012; 47:1937-45. [PMID: 22538387 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-012-0509-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2011] [Accepted: 03/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE We examined the prevalence, correlates, comorbidities, and suicidal tendencies of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) according to the DSM-IV criteria in a nationwide sample of Korean women. METHODS A total of 2,499 women aged 18-64 years participated in this study. Diagnostic assessments were based on the Korean version of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) 2.1 and its 12-month PMDD diagnostic module, which were administered by lay interviewers. The frequencies of DSM-IV psychiatric disorders, insomnia, and suicidal tendency were analyzed among PMDD cases and compared with non-PMDD cases, and both odds ratios and significance levels were calculated. RESULTS The 12-month prevalence rate of DSM-IV-diagnosed PMDD was 2.4 %. Among subjects with PMDD, 59.3 % had at least one psychiatric illness; in comparison, the control frequency was 21.8 %. Associations between PMDD and alcohol abuse/dependence, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social phobia, specific phobia, somatoform disorder, insomnia, and suicidality were overwhelmingly positive and significant (p < 0.05), after controlling for age. Physical illness and being underweight were associated with increased risks of PMDD (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS PMDD was prevalent in the nationwide sample of Korean women and was frequently associated with other psychiatric disorders, insomnia, and suicidality, suggesting the need to detect and treat women who experience PMDD.
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- Jin Pyo Hong
- Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Schmidt PJ, Rubinow DR. Reproductive hormonal treatments for mood disorders in women. DIALOGUES IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE 2012. [PMID: 22033644 PMCID: PMC3181679 DOI: 10.31887/dcns.2002.4.2/pschmidt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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There has been a century-long view in medicine that reproductive function in both men and women is intimately involved with mood regulation. The 19th century witnessed a proliferation of medical reports documenting beneficial effects on mood and behavior after medical or surgical manipulations of women's reproductive functíon. More recently, the results of several studies suggest that gonadal steroids do regulate mood in some women. Thus, there is considerable interest in the potential role of reproductive therapies in the management of depressive illness, including both classical and reproductive endocrine-related mood disorders. Future studies need to determine the predictors of response to hormonal therapies compared with traditional antidepressant agents, and to characterize the long-term safety and benefits of these therapies.
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- Peter J Schmidt
- Behavioral Endocrinology Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Md, USA
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Sievert LL, Bertone-Johnson E. Perimenstrual symptoms and symptoms at midlife in Puebla, Mexico. Climacteric 2012; 16:169-78. [PMID: 22642878 DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2012.678914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine perimenstrual symptoms in relation to hot flushes and depressive symptoms among 755 pre- and postmenopausal women aged 40-60 years drawn from a general population in Puebla, Mexico. METHODS Hot flushes and depressed mood during the past 2 weeks were queried, along with cramps and other symptoms experienced during or before menstruation. Relationships among perimenstrual symptoms were examined by factor analyses. Logistic regression was used to assess determinants of hot flushes and determinants of depressed mood at midlife. RESULTS Fifty-four percent of the women reported abdominal cramping (cólicos) during menstruation; fewer reported irritability (8%) and depressed mood (9%). Gastrointestinal complaints were most frequently volunteered (12%), followed by breast tenderness (10%) and mid-back pain (9%). Emotional symptoms clustered separately from perimenstrual symptoms. In bivariate analyses, abdominal cramping and waist pain were associated with hot flushes at midlife (p <0.01) and remained significant determinants after controlling for potential confounders. Depressed mood with menstruation was associated with depressed mood at midlife (p <0.05). After controlling for education, socioeconomic status and parity, perimenstrual irritability and depressed mood raised the risk of midlife depressed mood, although significance was lost after adding current hot flushes and trouble sleeping. CONCLUSIONS The relationship between abdominal cramps and hot flushes may be hormonal or sociocultural. The lack of association between depressed mood with menstruation and depressed mood at midlife after controlling for current hot flushes and trouble sleeping suggests that concurrent difficulties were more important than past history of depression in this population.
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- L L Sievert
- Department of Anthropology, UMass Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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Kiesner J, Poulin F. Developmental associations between adolescent change in depressive symptoms and menstrual-cycle-phase-specific negative affect during early adulthood. J Youth Adolesc 2011; 41:1325-38. [PMID: 22002088 DOI: 10.1007/s10964-011-9722-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2011] [Accepted: 10/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The causal factors associated with increases in depressive symptoms among adolescent girls remain an area of theoretical debate, and the limited research considering a hormonal influence has provided mixed results. The goal of the present study was to test a set of longitudinal associations, that, if found, would provide support for a hormonal contribution to these changes. Specifically, this study tested the hypotheses that changes in depressive symptoms among adolescent girls would be associated with phase-specific symptoms of the menstrual cycle during early adulthood; that these associations would differ across three phases of the menstrual cycle; and that the pattern of associations would differ for changes in depressive symptoms during early- and late-adolescence. The sample consisted of 47 women with longitudinal data from 12 to 21 years old (approximately 91% European Canadian, 4% Middle Eastern Canadian, 2% Haitian Canadian, and 2% Asian Canadian). Consistent with expectations, results showed that early-adolescent increases in depressive symptoms were negatively associated with menstrual-phase negative affect, and positively associated with mid-cycle negative affect, but not associated with premenstrual negative affect; whereas late-adolescent change in depressive symptoms was only associated with depressive symptoms at 20-21 years. Thus, early-adolescent changes in depressive symptoms are longitudinally associated with later mood change across the menstrual cycle, suggesting a common underlying cause, which is hypothesized to be hormonal. Moreover, results suggest that, with respect to variables that are involved in affective development, important differences exist between early- and late-adolescence. The discussion considers menstrual-cycle-related symptoms (e.g., dysmenorrhea) during adolescence, and the need to study their effects on development. It is suggested that focused intervention and prevention efforts may be indicated to interrupt negative developmental outcomes.
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- Jeff Kiesner
- Dipartimento di Psicologia DPSS, Università degli Studi di Padova, via Venezia 8, 35131, Padua, Italy.
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The physical impact of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is not well explored. The aim of this prospective controlled longitudinal study was to examine the impact of 11 symptoms during an entire long down regulation (LDR) cycle and to determine the effect of the mean recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (RecFSH) dose and ovarian responsiveness of patients and outcome had on reported symptoms. The severity of symptoms was measured using a daily questionnaire to determine a total summary score (TSS) for each symptom, a summary symptom score (SSS) based on all TSS and a mean daily severity for each symptom. Outcome was determined by beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (β-hCG) test result. 79.1% of women undertaking LDR IVF cycles had significant physical symptoms. Treatment symptom severity peaked at oocyte retrieval, with prominent symptoms including bloating, abdominal pain/cramps and fatigue. No relationship was found between outcome, RecFSH dose and ovarian responsiveness with reported symptoms. In conclusion, IVF places a real physical burden on women should be encouraged to reduce undertaking LDR cycles. The impact of the symptoms, particularly the increase in severity leading up to day of oocyte retrieval suggests that women may be warned to reduce stress and activities during this time.
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Bentz D, Steiner M, Meinlschmidt G. SIPS – Screening-Instrument für prämenstruelle Symptome*. DER NERVENARZT 2011; 83:33-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00115-010-3210-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Kiesner J. One woman's low is another woman's high: Paradoxical effects of the menstrual cycle. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2011; 36:68-76. [PMID: 20650571 DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2010.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2010] [Revised: 06/19/2010] [Accepted: 06/22/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Although past research on affective changes associated with the menstrual cycle has focussed on a specific pattern commonly referred to as Premenstrual Syndrome, there are compelling reasons to hypothesize that an opposite pattern, with a mid-cycle increase and a premenstrual low in symptoms, may also exist. Focusing on depression and anxiety, the present study tested whether this mid-cycle pattern of symptoms could be identified, using a sample of 213 female university students, who completed daily questionnaires for two menstrual cycles. Results confirmed the existence of a group of women who demonstrate the mid-cycle pattern of symptom changes (13%), in addition to the classic PMS pattern (61%), and individuals demonstrating no cyclical pattern of symptoms (26%). Moreover, women with a strong PMS pattern showed lower average levels of depression/anxiety than women with no cyclical changes. These findings require that current conceptions of menstrual-cycle related psychological changes be redefined to include the mid-cycle pattern, and suggest that women with strong PMS symptoms may actually benefit from a mid-cycle sense of wellness.
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- Jeff Kiesner
- Dipartimento di Psicologia DPSS, Università di Padova, via Venezia 8, 35131 Padova, Italy.
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Prevalence and predictors of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder in a population-based sample. Arch Womens Ment Health 2010; 13:485-94. [PMID: 20449618 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-010-0165-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2009] [Accepted: 03/25/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The study aimed at assessing the prevalence of premenstrual symptoms and of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in a population-based sample of women of the entire reproductive age range, as well as to analyse predictors of PMS and PMDD in terms of socio-demographic, health status and health behavioural factors. A set of questions on PMS-based on the premenstrual syndrome screening tool developed by Steiner et al., translated into German and piloted-was integrated into the written questionnaire of the 2007 Swiss Health Survey. Weighted prevalence rates and multivariable regression analysis for the outcome variables PMS and PMDD were calculated. A total of 3,913 women aged 15 to 54 years answered the questions on PMS symptoms, and 3,522 of them additionally answered the questions on interference of PMS with life. Ninety one percent of the participants reported at least one symptom, 10.3% had PMS and 3.1% fulfilled the criteria for PMDD. The prevalence of PMS was higher in non-married women, in women aged 35-44 years and in women of the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Both PMS and PMDD were strongly associated with poor physical health and psychological distress. Socio-cultural factors seem to determine the prevalence, perception and handling of PMS. Considering the association with poor physical health and high psychological distress, a broader underlying vulnerability in women qualifying for PMDD must be assumed and should be taken into account in clinical management as well as in future research in this field.
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Zhu X, Wong F, Bensoussan A, Lo SK, Zhou C, Yu J. Are there any cross-ethnic differences in menstrual profiles? A pilot comparative study on Australian and Chinese women with primary dysmenorrhea. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2010; 36:1093-101. [PMID: 20846252 DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01250.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To explore and compare the features of menstruation, perception and management of menstrual pain between two cohorts of Australian and Chinese women. METHODS A pilot comparison study was carried out using modified valid menstrual questionnaires. The study included 120 Australian women and 122 Chinese women aged from 18 to 45 years with primary dysmenorrhea. RESULTS Australian women rated menstrual pain as more intense than Chinese women (8.5 ± 1.5 on a 10-point pain scale vs 7.3 ± 1.8, P < 0.001), duration of pain was 36% longer (3.0 ± 2.5 vs 2.2 ± 0.9 days, P = 0.002) and menarche commenced earlier (12.7 ± 1.5 vs 14.2 ± 1.4 years, P < 0.001). The mean reported menstrual interval was also shorter (29.2 ± 5.3 vs 30.52 ± 3.7, P = 0.020) with heavier overall menstrual flow (P = 0.002) and fewer clots in menstrual blood (83% vs 95.8%, P = 0.001). There was no significant difference in duration of menstruation (5.2 ± 1.3 vs 5.4 ± 1.1 days; P = 0.180). Correlations were found between earlier menarche and increased intensity of menstrual pain (r = -0.16, P = 0.011), and between heavier menstrual flow and increased intensity of menstrual pain (r = 0.19, P = 0.003). CONCLUSION Evidence from this pilot study suggested that the clinical menstrual presentations in the cohorts of Australian and Chinese women were different. Although the findings are preliminary, evaluating ethnic differences in menstruation and experimental menstrual pain models may not only provide some information about underlying mechanisms but may also predict or explain group differences.
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- Xiaoshu Zhu
- Centre for Complementary Medicine Research, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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Rapkin A, Chang LH, Reading AE. Premenstrual syndrome: a double blind placebo controlled study of treatment with progesterone vaginal suppositories. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/01443618709068522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatric Institute, Center for the Health Sciences University of California at Los Angeles
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatric Institute, Center for the Health Sciences University of California at Los Angeles
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Zhu X, Bensoussan A, Zhu L, Qian J, Xu M, Zhou C, Chao P, Lo S. Primary dysmenorrhoea: A comparative study on Australian and Chinese women. Complement Ther Med 2009; 17:155-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2008.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2008] [Revised: 09/25/2008] [Accepted: 10/05/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Diagnosing and treating premenstrual syndrome in five western nations. Soc Sci Med 2009; 68:1498-505. [PMID: 19233531 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2008] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Chou YC, Lu JZY, Pu CY. Prevalence and severity of menstrual symptoms among institutionalised women with an intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY 2009; 34:36-44. [PMID: 19234977 DOI: 10.1080/13668250802688322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perimenstrual syndrome (PMS) among women with an intellectual disability (ID) has not been investigated in Taiwan. This study explores the prevalence/severity of PMS experienced by women with ID who are institutionalised. METHOD Ninety two female residents aged 15 to 54 at six public institutions completed a structured interview between June and November 2006, together with the Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MMDQ). RESULTS Strong significant differences were detected between the participants' physical, emotional, behavioural, and psychological changes during the perimenstrual and remainder phases in all domains other than Arousal. Cramps, hot flushes, affection, orderliness, excitement, and bursts of energy/activity were most prevalent during the perimenstruum (>50%). The participants' unique characteristics and cultural context were associated with the various domains of the PMS. CONCLUSIONS Special attention should be paid in future to ascertain whether these experiences and perceptions of PMS are common among all women with ID.
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Cunningham J, Yonkers KA, O'Brien S, Eriksson E. Update on research and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Harv Rev Psychiatry 2009; 17:120-37. [PMID: 19373620 PMCID: PMC3098121 DOI: 10.1080/10673220902891836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Many women in their reproductive years experience some mood, behavioral. or physical symptoms in the week prior to menses. Variability exists in the level of symptom burden in that some women experience mild symptoms, whereas a small minority experience severe and debilitating symptoms. For an estimated 5%-8% of premenopausal women, work or social functioning are affected by severe premenstrual syndrome. Many women in this group meet diagnostic criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Among women who suffer from PMDD, mood and behavioral symptoms such as irritability, depressed mood, tension, and labile mood dominate. Somatic complaints, including breast tenderness and bloating, also can prove disruptive to women's overall functioning and quality of life. Recent evidence suggests that individual sensitivity to cyclical variations in levels of gonadal hormones may predispose certain women to experience these mood, behavioral, and somatic symptoms. Treatments include: antidepressants of the serotonin reuptake inhibitor class, taken intermittently or throughout the menstrual cycle; medications that suppress ovarian cyclicity; and newer oral contraceptives with novel progestins.
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- Joanne Cunningham
- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
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VIEIRA A. A THEORETICAL PROPOSAL FOR LATE LUTEAL PHASE BEHAVIOURAL CHANGES IN AN EVOLUTIONARY CONTEXT. PSYCHOLOGIA 2009. [DOI: 10.2117/psysoc.2009.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Adewuya AO, Loto OM, Adewumi TA. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder amongst Nigerian university students: prevalence, comorbid conditions, and correlates. Arch Womens Ment Health 2008; 11:13-8. [PMID: 18278430 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-008-0213-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2007] [Accepted: 11/02/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS The rate of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) amongst sub-Saharan Africans is unknown. This study aimed to estimate the rate of PMDD amongst Nigerian undergraduates and to evaluate psychosocial correlates and comorbid psychiatric conditions. METHOD Female university students (n=410) completed questionnaires detailing sociodemographic, menstruation, and gynaecological history. They also completed the Big Five Personality Inventory (BFI), and the presence of PMDD and any other DSM-IV axis 1 psychiatric diagnosis was assessed with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). RESULTS The prevalence of PMDD was 6.1% and the correlates included older age (p=0.001), painful menstruation (p=0.006), and high score on neuroticism scale (p=0.019). Compared with participants without PMDD, participants with PMDD have significantly higher rates for the following psychiatric diagnoses: dysthymia (odds ratio [OR], 3.82; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.68-8.69), major depressive disorder (OR, 17.00; 95% CI, 6.72-43.00), panic disorder (OR, 4.39; 95% CI, 1.35-14.30), and generalised anxiety disorder (OR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.21-17.83). CONCLUSION The rate of PMDD in sub-Saharan African women was comparable to that in the western cultures. Planning and implementing an effective strategy to manage perimenstrual problems in this region should be an issue of priority.
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- A O Adewuya
- Department of Psychiatry, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
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Cognitive, sensory, and emotional changes associated with the menstrual cycle: a review. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2008; 278:299-307. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-008-0708-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2008] [Accepted: 06/02/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sundstrm-Poromaa I. Action of Progesterone and Progesterone Metabolites in Menstrual-CycleRelated Disorders. Headache 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2008.01201.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Yang M, Wallenstein G, Hagan M, Guo A, Chang J, Kornstein S. Burden of premenstrual dysphoric disorder on health-related quality of life. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2008; 17:113-21. [PMID: 18240988 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2007.0417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to document the burden of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in comparison to the U.S. general population and specific chronic health conditions. METHODS The disease burden that PMDD placed on HRQoL was estimated by comparing SF-12v2 scores between women who were identified as being at risk for PMDD with those observed in the general U.S. female population. Additional comparisons were made to several chronic health conditions. Regression methods were used to estimate SF-12v2 normative values from the general population sample and statistically adjust them to match age and the presence of disease comorbidity of the PMDD patient group. Significance tests were used to compare the means across samples. RESULTS After adjusting for multiple comparisons, six SF-12v2 scales and two summary measures of PMDD were significantly below the adjusted U.S. general population norms. Both summary measures of PMDD had mean differences greater than 3 points below the norm (threshold for clinical meaningful difference). The burden of PMDD was greater on mental/emotional HRQoL domains than on physical HRQoL. The HRQoL burden of PMDD was (1) greater than that of chronic back pain in bodily pain and mental health (MH) scales and greater than type 2 diabetes and hypertension in bodily pain scale while comparable in all other scales of the three conditions, (2) comparable to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in all scales, and (3) less burden than depression in vitality and MH scales and mental component summary measure while comparable in other scales. CONCLUSIONS PMDD is associated with substantial burden on both physical and mental aspects of HRQoL.
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- Min Yang
- QualityMetric Inc., Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865, USA.
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Most women of reproductive age have some physical discomfort or dysphoria in the weeks before menstruation. Symptoms are often mild, but can be severe enough to substantially affect daily activities. About 5-8% of women thus suffer from severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS); most of these women also meet criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Mood and behavioural symptoms, including irritability, tension, depressed mood, tearfulness, and mood swings, are the most distressing, but somatic complaints, such as breast tenderness and bloating, can also be problematic. We outline theories for the underlying causes of severe PMS, and describe two main methods of treating it: one targeting the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis, and the other targeting brain serotonergic synapses. Fluctuations in gonadal hormone levels trigger the symptoms, and thus interventions that abolish ovarian cyclicity, including long-acting analogues of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or oestradiol (administered as patches or implants), effectively reduce the symptoms, as can some oral contraceptives. The effectiveness of serotonin reuptake inhibitors, taken throughout the cycle or during luteal phases only, is also well established.
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Mansel R, Goyal A, Nestour EL, Masini-Etévé V, O'Connell K. A phase II trial of Afimoxifene (4-hydroxytamoxifen gel) for cyclical mastalgia in premenopausal women. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2007; 106:389-97. [PMID: 17351746 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-007-9507-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2006] [Accepted: 01/01/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many women experience symptoms of cyclical mastalgia, such as breast pain, tenderness, and nodularity. Tamoxifen and other drugs have been used to alleviate cyclical mastalgia symptoms; however, their use is associated with potentially serious side effects. The current study compared the safety and efficacy of two doses of a topical gel containing 4-hydroxytamoxifen (Afimoxifene, formerly known as 4-OHT) with placebo gel for the treatment of moderate to severe cyclical mastalgia. METHODS Premenopausal women aged at least 18 years experiencing moderate to severe symptoms were randomized to receive placebo, 2 mg, or 4 mg of Afimoxifene daily delivered as a transdermal hydroalcoholic gel for 4 menstrual cycles. The primary efficacy parameter was change in mean pain intensity as measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for the seven worst pain score days within a cycle from baseline to the fourth cycle. RESULTS After 4 cycles of treatment, statistically significant improvements relative to placebo were measured in mean VAS score in the 4-mg Afimoxifene group (-12.71 mm [95% confidence interval, -0.96 to -24.47; P = 0.034]). Patient global assessment of pain, physician's assessment of pain, tenderness on palpation, and nodularity following 4 cycles of treatment were significantly more likely to show improvements in the 4-mg group, compared with placebo (P = 0.010 [pain]; P = 0.012 [tenderness]; P = 0.017 [nodularity]). Overall, Afimoxifene was well tolerated with few adverse events and no drug-related SAE occurred in any group. There were no changes in menstrual pattern or plasma hormone levels and no breakthrough vaginal bleeding in patients treated with Afimoxifene. CONCLUSION After 4 months of treatment, daily topical breast application of Afimoxifene resulted in statistically significant improvements in signs and symptoms of cyclical mastalgia across patient- and physician-rated scales with excellent tolerability and safety.
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- Robert Mansel
- Department of Surgery, Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK.
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From “It’s All in Your Head ” to “Taking Back the Month”: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Research and the Contributions of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. SEX ROLES 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/s11199-006-9009-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Latthe P, Latthe M, Say L, Gülmezoglu M, Khan KS. WHO systematic review of prevalence of chronic pelvic pain: a neglected reproductive health morbidity. BMC Public Health 2006; 6:177. [PMID: 16824213 PMCID: PMC1550236 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 348] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2005] [Accepted: 07/06/2006] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Health care planning for chronic pelvic pain (CPP), an important cause of morbidity amongst women is hampered due to lack of clear collated summaries of its basic epidemiological data. We systematically reviewed worldwide literature on the prevalence of different types of CPP to assess the geographical distribution of data, and to explore sources of variation in its estimates. Methods We identified data available from Medline (1966 to 2004), Embase (1980 to 2004), PsycINFO (1887 to 2003), LILACS (1982 to 2004), Science Citation index, CINAHL (January 1980 to 2004) and hand searching of reference lists. Two reviewers extracted data independently, using a piloted form, on participants' characteristics, study quality and rates of CPP. We considered a study to be of high quality (valid) if had at least three of the following features: prospective design, validated measurement tool, adequate sampling method, sample size estimation and response rate >80%. We performed both univariate and multivariate meta-regression analysis to explore heterogeneity of results across studies. Results There were 178 studies (459975 participants) in 148 articles. Of these, 106 studies were (124259 participants) on dysmenorrhoea, 54 (35973 participants) on dyspareunia and 18 (301756 participants) on noncyclical pain. There were only 19/95 (20%) less developed and 1/45 (2.2%) least developed countries with relevant data in contrast to 22/43 (51.2%) developed countries. Meta-regression analysis showed that rates of pain varied according to study quality features. There were 40 (22.5%) high quality studies with representative samples. Amongst them, the rate of dysmenorrhoea was 16.8 to 81%, that of dyspareunia was 8 to 21.8%, and that for noncyclical pain was 2.1 to 24%. Conclusion There were few valid population based estimates of disease burden due to CPP from less developed countries. The variation in rates of CPP worldwide was due to variable study quality. Where valid data were available, a high disease burden of all types of pelvic pain was found.
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- UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Academic Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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PURPOSE To determine the association between obesity and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random-digit dialing method. The sampling frame consisted of all possible area codes, exchanges, and 4-digit suffixes in Virginia. A total of 874 women between the ages of 18-44 residing in the state of Virginia between August 1 and September 15, 1994 were interviewed. Cases were defined as women who reported severe or extreme PMS symptom changes using the Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form. The main exposure variable was obesity as measured by Body Mass Index. RESULTS The prevalence of PMS in Virginia was 10.3 percent. Obese women (BMI > or = 30) had nearly a three-fold increased risk for PMS than non-obese women OR = 2.8 (95% CI = 1.1, 7.2). PMS was more prevalent among whites, younger women, and smokers. CONCLUSION This data provided evidence that obesity is strongly associated with PMS. Since obesity is a modifiable risk factor, PMS management strategies should not only consider factors such as, high stress, and smoking but also obesity.
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- Saba Woldemichael Masho
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298-0212, USA.
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Halbreich U. The diagnosis of premenstrual syndromes and premenstrual dysphoric disorder--clinical procedures and research perspectives. Gynecol Endocrinol 2004; 19:320-34. [PMID: 15724807 DOI: 10.1080/0951590400018215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Premenstrual syndromes (PMS) are quite prevalent among women of reproductive age. In up to 20% of women they are severe enough to warrant treatment, which is available and marketed as such. The impact of the cumulative burden of PMS is substantial and is in the same magnitude as affective disorders. Nevertheless, the definitions and diagnoses of PMS are still fragmented, not widely accepted and, if accepted, not always applied in day-to-day clinical practice. In the present paper, the current diagnostic entities are critically reviewed, problems with the current definitions are delineated and a unified definition is proposed. For clinical purposes, the recommended dinical practical diagnostic process and differential diagnosis are described. For clinical trials of medications for treatment of PMS/premenstrual dysphoric disorder, research diagnostic criteria, inclusion and exclusion criteria, as well as well-defined outcome measures, are of utmost importance; they are described here. The gaps of knowledge in the description and diagnosis of PMS are described, with suggestions for future directions for research.
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- U Halbreich
- Biobehavioral Program, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14214-3016, USA
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Hwang BJ, Kwak YS. A Study on Correlation between Premenstrual Syndrome and Nutrient Intake, Exercise Habit of Women. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2004. [DOI: 10.3746/jfn.2004.9.4.383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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What Have We Learned? An Historical View of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.2979/nws.2004.16.3.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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