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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics

Volume  10, Issue 4, Oct-Dec 2018, Pages 113-115
 

Review Article

Premenstrual Syndrome in Adolescent Girls: Pathophysiology and Clinical Features

Alka B. Patil1, Shweta Shinde2

1Professor & Head 2Junior Resident, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424002, India

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.10418.4

Abstract

  PMS may be present in individuals with family history of depression, postpartum depression in previous pregnancy, mood disorders. In some patients genetic factors, obesity are the causes. Pyridoxine deficiency, calcium deficiency are some of the nutritional deficiency causes. Pyridoxine deficiency is the main factor in PMS. PMS may be due to luteal phase deficiency, which in turn occurs due to progesterone deficiency. Premenstrual changes are burning issue having both the psychiatry and gynaecology related symptoms and adverse social consequences. Detailed interaction and reassurance of the patient goes a long way in reassuring the adolescent girl. 

Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome; Adolescent Girl; Pyridoxine; Progesterone.


Corresponding Author : Alka B. Patil, Professor & Head, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424002, India