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@article{187309,
        author = {Dr. Kajal and Dr. Archana S and Dr. Saranya S Kumar},
        title = {Exploring the Burden of Premenstrual Disorders in Chandigarh Adolescents: PMS-PMDD Survey Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4008-4014},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187309},
        abstract = {Background: Adolescent and young adult women frequently experience premenstrual symptoms. Dietary considerations may influence the intensity of symptoms. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of PMS and PMDD among the inhabitants of Dev Samaj Hostel (Sec 45 B, Chandigarh) and to investigate any correlations between dietary practices and the intensity of symptoms. Objective: To find out how common PMS and PMDD are among 100 female hostel residents and to evaluate the connections between dietary habits and the intensity of premenstrual symptoms. Methods:100 girls living in Dev Samaj Hostel between the ages of 17 and 25 participated in a cross-sectional observational study. The Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) / Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST) (modified), a structured sociodemographic proforma, and a dietary habits questionnaire (24-hour recall + food frequency for particular food groups) are some of the instruments used to collect data. If prospective diaries are not practical, participants will either complete a validated retrospective screening tool or symptom diaries for two consecutive cycles. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests/Mann-Whitney U tests, and logistic/linear regression will all be used in the statistical analysis to look for relationships between symptom severity and food. Results: The study found that young women living at Chandigarh's Dev Samaj Hostel had a significant prevalence of PMS and PMDD. The severity of symptoms was found to be significantly influenced by dietary variables. While frequent dairy consumption and sufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables were linked to milder symptoms, increased consumption of caffeinated, fatty, and sugary meals was connected with more severe PMS. These results emphasize the value of dietary changes and lifestyle modifications as practical, affordable methods of treating premenstrual problems.},
        keywords = {Premenstrual syndrome, PMDD, dietary habits, DRSP, young women, Chandigarh},
        month = {November},
        }