global-journal-of-medical-research-e-gynecology-obstetrics Global Journal of Medical Research - E: Gynecology & Obstetrics 0975-5888 2249-4618 Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 59713 Is there a Regional Difference in Symptoms Perception Associated with pre- Menstrual Syndrome? Results from a National Study among reproductive-Age Women in Brazil Regional Perception of PMS Symptoms in Brazil PedroAdriana Orcesi SilvaSamantha Belamarques de Oliveira LapaMaura Gonzaga BrandaoJuliana Dineia Perez CastilhoVivienne Carduz BRAZIL 25 11 2022 22 E3 1 8

Background: Evaluate the prevalence, intensity and regional distribution of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms reported by reproductive age Brazilian women. Methods: An observational and retrospective study was conducted analyzing data of women from the five Brazilian regions. Women aged 20 to 49 years who consulted at private healthcare services filled up a self-reported questionnaire about the prevalence and intensity of somatic and psychoemotional pre-menstrual symptoms. Results: A total of 23104 women stated to have premenstrual symptoms, of which 38.91% (n=8990) reported that these symptoms cause functional impairment.

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Background: Evaluate the prevalence, intensity and regional distribution of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms reported by reproductive age Brazilian women. Methods: An observational and retrospective study was conducted analyzing data of women from the five Brazilian regions. Women aged 20 to 49 years who consulted at private healthcare services filled up a self-reported questionnaire about the prevalence and intensity of somatic and psychoemotional pre-menstrual symptoms. Results: A total of 23104 women stated to have premenstrual symptoms, of which 38.91% (n=8990) reported that these symptoms cause functional impairment.