Table 2. Frequency of responses on premenstrual symptoms addressed in the domains of the premenstrual symptoms screening tool in students from a university in Midwest Brazil, 2018 ( n = 1,115) .
| Absent n (%) | Mild n (%) | Moderate n (%) | Severe n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premenstrual symptoms | ||||
| Anger/irritability | 120 (10.8) | 304 (27.3) | 492 (44.1) | 199 (17.9) |
| Anxiety/tension | 120 (10.8) | 302 (27.1) | 488 (43.8) | 205 (18.4) |
| Tearful/more sensitive to rejection | 114 (10.2) | 235 (21.1) | 471 (42.2) | 295 (26.5) |
| Depressed mood/hopelessness | 267 (24.0) | 321 (28.8) | 345 (30.9) | 182 (16.3) |
| Lack of interest in activities at work | 322 (28.9) | 340 (30.5) | 329 (29.5) | 124 (11.1) |
| Lack of interest in homework | 307 (27.5) | 333 (29.9) | 333 (29.9) | 142 (12.7) |
| Lack of interest in social activities | 313 (28.1) | 368 (33.0) | 312 (28.0) | 122 (10.9) |
| Difficulty concentrating | 418 (37.5) | 322 (28.9) | 278 (24.9) | 97 (8.7) |
| Fatigue/lack of energy | 271 (24.3) | 331 (29.7) | 381 (34.2) | 132 (11.8) |
| Overeating/food cravings | 90 (8.1) | 239 (21.4) | 438 (39.3) | 348 (31.2) |
| Insomnia | 584 (52.4) | 274 (24.6) | 193 (17.3) | 64 (5.7) |
| Hypersomnia | 422 (37.9) | 291 (26.1) | 268 (24.0) | 134 (12.0) |
| Feeling overwhelmed | 457 (41.0) | 275 (24.7) | 289 (25.9) | 94 (8.4) |
| Physical symptoms: breast tenderness, headaches, joint/ muscle pain, bloating, weight gain. | 86 (7.7) | 220 (19.7) | 439 (39.4) | 370 (33.2) |
| Interferes with | ||||
| Work/college efficiency or productivity | 278 (24.9) | 438 (39.3) | 346 (31.0) | 53 (4.8) |
| Relationships with coworkers/colleagues | 257 (23.1) | 425 (38.1) | 359 (32.2) | 74 (6.6) |
| Relationships with family | 233 (20.9) | 422 (37.9) | 376 (33.7) | 84 (7.5) |
| Social life activities | 248 (22.2) | 450 (40.4) | 349 (31.3) | 68 (6.1) |
| Home responsibilities | 366 (32.8) | 442 (39.6) | 250 (22.4) | 57 (5.1) |