Neuropsychological function is related to irritable bowel syndrome in women with premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea.pdf (436.96 kB)
Neuropsychological function is related to irritable bowel syndrome in women with premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea
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posted on 2023-06-07, 07:49 authored by Malaksima Ayadilord, Sara Mahmoudzadeh, Zahra Sadat Hoseini, Masoumeh Askari, Hadis Rezapour, Mansoore Saharkhiz, Arefeh Abbaszadeh, Samira Karbasi, Nasrin Zandi Dashtebayaze, Gordon FernsGordon Ferns, Afsane BahramiBackground There is increasing evidence demonstrating the co-occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea (PD), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. This study aimed to investigate whether women who have symptoms of IBS in addition to PD and PMS also report more severe or frequent menstruation-associated symptoms and psychological complications compared to women with PD and PMS alone. Methods The study group included 182 female University students aged 18–25 years. IBS was diagnosed using the Rome III criteria. The severity of PMS and PD was determined using a 10-point visual analog scale and PSST (Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Tool), respectively. Neuropsychological functions including cognitive function, depression score, anxiety score, stress, insomnia, daytime sleepiness, quality of life and personality were assessed using standard questionnaires. Results Of the 182 young females, 31 (17.0%) had IBS. Average days of bleeding during the menstrual cycle and mean pain severity on the PSST scale were significantly greater in the group with IBS compared to the non-IBS group (p?
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Archives of Gynecology and ObstetricsISSN
0932-0067Publisher
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