Fig. 3.

Comparison of scores for seven subscales and total mood disturbance in the POMS

The POMS questionnaire was administered in the luteal phase and follicular phase between the PMS and the Non- PMS groups (Mann-Whitney U test). The data are shown as the mean and error bars are standard error. (A) is follicular phase, (B) is luteal phase. Only p-values < 0.05 are shown. FP, follicular phase; LP, luteal phase; PMS, premenstrual syndrome; AH, Anger-hostility; CB, Confusion-bewilderment; DD, Depression-dejection; FI, Fatigue-inertia; TA, Tension-anxiety; VA, Vigor-activity; F, Friendliness; TMD, Total mood disturbance.