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The premenstrual symptoms screening tool revised for adolescents (PSST-A): prevalence of severe PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder in adolescents

Authors: Meir Steiner, Miki Peer, Eva Palova, Ellen W. Freeman, Mary Macdougall, Claudio N. Soares

Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

The Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool was modified for use in adolescents and piloted in 578 girls at three international sites. Nearly one third (29.6%) reported experiencing severe PMS or PMDD, with irritability being the most commonly reported symptom. Rates of menstrual-related pain were high, particularly in those with severe PMS or PMDD. Severe PMS and PMDD present with similar rates and symptoms in adolescents as in adults, and the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool modified for adolescents is a fast, reliable tool to screen for these syndromes in adolescents.

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Title: The premenstrual symptoms screening tool revised for adolescents (PSST-A): prevalence of severe PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder in adolescents
Authors: Meir Steiner
Miki Peer
Eva Palova
Ellen W. Freeman
Mary Macdougall
Claudio N. Soares
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-010-0202-2

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