Table 2 Prevalence rates of premenstrual symptoms and induced interference with work, usual activities, or relationships (N = 901)
Symptoms | Not at all | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Premenstrual symptoms, no. (%) | ||||
Depressed mood | 459 (50.9) | 262 (29.1) | 136 (15.1) | 44 (4.9) |
Anxiety or tension | 300 (33.3) | 324 (36.0) | 196 (21.8) | 81 (9.0) |
Tearful | 490 (54.4) | 217 (24.1) | 130 (14.4) | 64 (7.1) |
Anger or irritability | 324 (36.0) | 304 (33.7) | 196 (21.8) | 77 (8.5) |
Decreased interest in work, home, or social activities | 608 (67.5) | 198 (22.0) | 77 (8.5) | 18 (2.0) |
Difficulty concentrating | 365 (40.5) | 370 (41.1) | 129 (14.3) | 37 (4.1) |
Fatigue or lack of energy | 262 (29.1) | 340 (37.7) | 226 (25.1) | 73 (8.1) |
Overeating or food cravings | 425 (47.2) | 243 (27.0) | 155 (17.2) | 78 (8.7) |
Insomnia or hypersomnia | 461 (51.2) | 243 (27.0) | 133 (14.8) | 64 (7.1) |
Feeling overwhelmed | 622 (69.0) | 195 (21.6) | 63 (7.0) | 21 (2.3) |
Physical symptoms | 352 (39.1) | 283 (31.4) | 182 (20.2) | 84 (9.3) |
Interference with work, usual activities, or relationships, no. (%) | ||||
Work efficiency or productivity, home responsibility | 445 (49.3) | 316 (35.1) | 110 (12.2) | 30 (3.3) |
Social life activities | 691 (76.7) | 148 (16.4) | 44 (4.9) | 18 (2.0) |
Relationships with coworkers or family | 685 (76.0) | 165 (18.3) | 41 (4.6) | 10 (1.1) |