A definition of premenstrual complaints in adolescents (a preliminary study - Istanbul/Turkey)


Ince N., Yucel B., Ozyildirim B.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, vol.18, no.2, pp.83-90, 2004 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.83-90
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This descriptive - analytical study was carried out during the year 2000 in order to formulate a classification system to determine the adolescents at high risk for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and who need a detailed evaluation. Subjects were divided two groups according to DSM- IV criteria for premenstrual disforic disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Assessment Form (PAF) scoring system.