A prospective survey to ascertain the symptoms, health issues and subsequent otc mediction usage during menstruation among college students

  • Mintu George Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha
  • Anagha Melbin Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha
  • Mary Paul Dominic Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha
  • Reshma Dominic Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha
  • Aysha Saja P.S Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha
  • Jobin Kunjumon Vilapurathu Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Abstract

Up to 14 days before your period begins, you might see bulging, Migraines, temperament swings, or other physical and enthusiastic changes. These Month to month side effects are known as premenstrual disorder, or PMS. Around 85% of ladies experience some level of PMS. A couple have more serious. Manifestations that disturb work or individual connections, known as premenstrual Dysphoric problem (PMDD). The etiology of these disorders remains uncertain, Research suggests that altered regulation of neurohormones and neurotransmitters is involved.  Study Site: college students studying in Nirmala College of pharmacy Muvattupuzha. Design: The study will be done as an online survey using Google form. The Developed questionnaire consists of knowledge of premenstrual syndrome, Quality of Life, Medication. Conclusion: Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder are Complex but highly treatable disorder and can improved by providing patient education on Premenstrual symptoms and counseling women on lifestyle interventions.     

Keywords: Premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Menstruation, Premenstrual syndrome treatment, Lifestyle modifications

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Author Biographies

Mintu George, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Anagha Melbin, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Mary Paul Dominic, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Reshma Dominic, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Aysha Saja P.S, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Jobin Kunjumon Vilapurathu, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha

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George, M., Melbin, A., Dominic, M. P., Dominic, R., S, A. S. P., & Vilapurathu, J. K. (2023). A prospective survey to ascertain the symptoms, health issues and subsequent otc mediction usage during menstruation among college students. Journal of Innovations in Applied Pharmaceutical Science (JIAPS), 8(3-S), 81-84. https://doi.org/10.37022/jiaps.v8i3-S.529
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