title: The factor structure of the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire--Dutch.
abstract: The factor structure of the Dutch adaptation of the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) was studied in a group of 702 women with high probability of premenstrual symptoms. The original factor pattern could not be replicated. Essentially four factors were found: negative affect, concentration, pain, and water retention. This indicates the importance of psychological and somatic symptoms in the premenstrual syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Division of Medical Psychology, University of Leiden, Oegstgeest, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Van Der Ploeg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D010556:Personality Tests; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D011594:Psychometrics