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Is it that time of the month? - Women´s experiences of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.A review.
Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Dept. of Nursing Science.
Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Dept. of Nursing Science.
2022 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Is it that time of the month? - Women´s experiences of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder – a review (English)
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Premenstruell dysforisk störning (PMDS) är en allvarlig form av premenstruellt syndrom (PMS) som drabbar 3–8% av kvinnor i reproduktiv ålder. Emotionell dysreglering är kardinalsymptom för PMDS. Orsaken är ännu ej är helt klarlagd, men troligen råder hormonell överkänslighet i centrala nervsystemet. Identifikation, bemötande och omvårdnad från hälso- och sjukvårdspersonal är avgörande för bibehållen livskvalitet.

Syfte: Syftet är att undersöka kvinnors upplevelser av premenstruell dysforisk störning.

Metod: Litteraturöversikt med kvalitativ metod och induktiv ansats. Artikelsökningen gjordes i databaserna MEDLINE, CINAHL och PsycInfo. Tolv artiklar från år 2006–2022 inkluderades i resultatet. Fribergs dataanalysmodell användes.

Resultat: I resultatet framkom två huvudteman; Begränsningar till följd av PMDS samt försök att hantera PMDS, vilka underbyggdes av sex subteman.

Slutsats: Till följd av PMDS upplevdes sociala, känslomässiga, utbildnings- och yrkesmässiga begränsningar. Kvinnor försökte hantera livet med PMDS på olika sätt. Vikten av att såväl kvinnor själva som hälso- och sjukvårdspersonal besitter kunskap om PMDS var avgörande för att undvika onödigt lidande och försämrad livskvalité. 

Abstract [en]

Background: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe type of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affecting 3–8% of women at reproductive age. Emotional dysregulation is the primary symptom for PMDD. The cause is not yet entirely confirmed but probably it is due to hormonal oversensitivity in the central nervous system. Health professionals' identification, respond and nursing is crucial in order to substantiate women's perceived quality of life.

Aim: The aim is to describe women’s experiences of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Method: A literature review with qualitative method and inductive research approach. The result was based on twelve articles from year 2006-2022 which underwent examination according to templates from Friberg’s analysis model.

Result: Two main themes were identified as Limitations due to PMDD and women’s ways of handling the life with PMDD. Those were supported by 6 sub-themes.

Conclusion: Social, emotional, educational and work-related limitations due to PMDD were presented along with women´s different ways of trying to handle their life with PMDD. It was found highly important that both women themselves and health professionals have knowledge about PMDD in order to avoid unnecessary suffering and negatively affected quality of life. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2022. , p. 28
Keywords [en]
PMDD, PMS, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Premenstrual syndrome, menstrual cycle, women’s health, quality of life, experiences.
Keywords [sv]
PMDS, PMS, Premenstruell dysforisk störning, premenstruellt syndrom, menstruationscykel, kvinnohälsa, livskvalitet, upplevelser.
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-56728ISRN: JU-HHJ-OMA-1-20220820OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-56728DiVA, id: diva2:1663572
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HHJ, Nursing Science
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