Frequency of reported premenstrual changes in normal and self-selected populations.
Premenstrual Assessment Form (PAF) data are presented on the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome subtypes in self-referred women (N = 60) who were requesting an evaluation for premenstrual difficulties. These data are compared to the normative data of Halbreich and Endicott (1982). The PAF offers the advantages of comprehensive symptom coverage and criteria for non-mutually exclusive subtypes of premenstrual disorder. Although the PAF relies on retrospective accounts of premenstrual difficulty, it allows the exploration of the relationships between perception of premenstrual symptoms and sample selection criteria. The present data suggest that sample characteristics such as their manner of selection for study will influence significantly the prevalence of PAF subtypes.
Gerstein
L
L
Fordham University.
Reznikoff
M
M
Severino
S K
SK
Hurt
S W
SW
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D011581:Psychological Tests