title: A simple method for the diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome by use of a self-assessment disk.
abstract: A diagnostic disk based on the obstetric calculator was developed for the self-assessment of menstrual cycle symptoms. The instrument, called the PMT-Cator (Rocket of London, Watford, England) can be used to monitor five symptoms for up to 6 weeks. A set of simple calculations are described inside the disk to determine whether the symptom scores are suggestive of premenstrual syndrome. Results of the PMT-Cator correlate well with those of more complex analysis. The PMT-Cator may have other uses as well.
authors: Department of Gynaecology, Dulwich Hospital, London, England.
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Magos
authors: J W
authors: JW
authors: Studd
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012647:Self-Assessment