Abstract

Aim: To examine frequency of premenstrual syndrom(PMS) and relationship between depression in hospital workers. Material and Method: In 2008, based on 3 month study period with oral conset to determine the prevalance of premenstrual syndrom, PSTT(premenstrual syndrome screening tool) was applied to doctors, nurses and other staff working in Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital and Aegeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Traning and Research Hospital by face to face survey method. All participants were provided to complete Beck Depression Inventory in order to determine the presence of caffeine intake, exercise, sleep, etc) which may be related to premenstrual syndrome, was directed and recorded. Findings: 350 hospital employees were considered in the study. Among the study group, 30% had Moderate to Severe PMS and 10,9% had (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) PMDD. The most common symtoms were ‘physical symtoms’ in No/Mild PMS group and ‘anger/irritability’ in Moderate to Severe PMS/PMDD group. PMDD frequency was increased in those who were single or divorced, taking too much salt in diet or smoking cigratte,who had a diagnosıs of depression, postpartum depression, epilepsy and migraine or family history of depression. Dysmenorrhea and menstrual bleeding severity was related to increased PMDD prevalance. Prevalance of PMS/PMDD was decreased by the utilization of IUD(intrauterin device), OCP (oral contraceptive pills) or any contraception methods. PMS/PMDD prevalance was significantly increased by teh presence of depression. In this study the rate of premenstrual symtoms are 87.4% in patients. Conclusion: There was a significiant relationship between PMS/PMDD and depression in hospital employees.