Premenstrual syndrome in adolescent girl of Telangana

Background: Premenstrual disorders may appear any time between menarche and menopause. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) causes significant distress or interferes with work, school, or usual social activity; though it is transitional, it needs proper, timely treatment. Method: 140 medical students that have attained menarche were studied. The proforma was prepared as per the guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) (which includes physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment). Every student was interrogated as per this proforma, and a tabulation was prepared. Results: 63 (45%) attained menarche at the age of 13-16 years, 77 (55%) at the age of 17-19, 122 (87%) had regular menses, 18 (12.8%) had irregular, 98 (70%) had < 5 days of menses, 42 (30%) had > 5 days, 113 (80.7%) had dysmenorrhoea, 27 (19.2%) had no dysmenorrhoea, 120 (85.7%) had irritability, 64 (45.7%) had depression, 85 (60.7%) had anger, 57 (40.7%) had headaches, and 7 (5%) had swelling of limbs. The severity score was very severe, 161-120, in 12 (8.5%) girls. Conclusion: It is proved that proper, earlier medical care and psychological counseling will increase the blood flow during menstruation get relief from dysmenorrhoea and PMS in adolescent girls.