Vol. 7, Issue 9, Part B (2021)

Premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders of reproductive age that can be seen in different intensities in women. PMS is defined as the group of symptoms occurring only during the luteal phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle that occurs 14 days before menstrual period. Premenstrual syndrome typically occurs between the ages of 25-45 years.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and coping strategies regarding premenstrual syndrome among women in selected educational institutions.

Materials and Methods: Descriptive survey design was used. By using non probability purposive sampling technique 100 women in the age group of 25 - 45 years in selected educational institutions were selected.

Results: The study findings revealed that, 63% of the study subjects had mild PMS, 34% had moderate PMS, and very few (3%) had severe PMS. Premenstrual syndrome was commonly found in women between 30 – 35 years. The most common physical symptoms experienced by women were back ache, joint & muscle pain (81%), abdominal heaviness and discomfort, fatigue (65%), increased appetite (10%) and diarrhea (8%). With regard to coping strategies, 57% of women have accepted that PMS is a natural phenomena, 40% have adopted taking adequate rest as a coping strategy.

Conclusion: This study concludes that premenstrual syndrome was prevalent among women between the age group of 25-45 years & women employ wide range of coping strategies to manage PMS.