Prevalence of Self-reported Premenstrual Syndrome and Analysis of Somatic and Psychoemotional Symptoms
Condition: Premenstrual Syndrome
MeSH terms: Syndrome; Premenstrual Syndrome
Study type: Observational

Summary: 
      In Brazil there are few published studies that study, the prevalence, symptoms and the
      population's knowledge about the premenstrual syndrome of women of reproductive age, and that
      correlate these data with the sociodemographic conditions of these women. In addition, given
      the complexity of the diagnosis of PMS, the prevalence of PMS in the Brazilian female
      population may be lower than the self-reported and published in these works, since not all
      women who believe they suffer from PMS fully comply with the criteria contemplated in the
      consensus for diagnosis of PMS. In this sense, this study aims to analyze the prevalence and
      intensity of frequent symptoms of PMS reported by the Brazilian female population. The
      information generated with this study may help to rethink behaviors to improve the health and
      quality of life of these women, as well as offer tools for decision making related to the
      need for early and effective treatment of PMS, whose disorders are associated with both the
      fall present and future quality of life for women, as well as all of their family, social and
      professional coexistence.
    

Detailed description: 
      In Brazil and Latin America there are still few published studies that study, the prevalence,
      symptoms and the population's knowledge about the premenstrual syndrome of women of
      reproductive age, and that correlate these data with the sociodemographic, socioeconomic and
      sociocultural conditions of these women .

      In the investigator's view, this study brings value not only to contribute to the
      understanding and demystification of PMS by society in general, but also for the
      professionals who assist these women. The data currently used in Brazil, and which are
      frequently used to guide public health policies, are mostly the result of research carried
      out in other countries, and which may not correspond to the national reality.

      The information generated with this study may help to rethink behaviors to improve the health
      and quality of life of these women, at this stage in which comprehensive attention to the
      health and needs of this population should be given, often providing contraceptive methods
      that offer, as a benefit relief of symptoms related to PMS. The data from this research may
      also offer tools for decision making related to the need for early and effective treatment of
      PMS, whose disorders are associated with both the decrease in the present and future quality
      of life for the woman, as well as all of her family life, social and professional.
    

Intervention name(s): anonymised data collection
Intervention type(s): Other
Intervention description(s): The population of the present study corresponds to a sample of previous market research. Data from participants from the five main regions of Brazil (North, Northeast, Midwest, South, Southeast) will be selected at random and according to the sample size calculation.
Observational model: Other
Time perspective: Retrospective
Sampling method: Probability Sample
Study population: 
        The population of the present study corresponds to a sample of previous market research.
        Data from participants from the five main regions of Brazil (North, Northeast, Midwest,
        South, Southeast) will be selected at random and according to the sample size calculation.