European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PREVALENCE OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PRAKRUTI AMONG SELECT COLLEGE STUDENTS IN BENGALURU

Preetha Somasundaram* and Sharon Samuel

ABSTRACT

Purpose: Premenstrual Syndrome is a recurrent luteal phase condition characterised by physical, psychological, and behavioural changes of sufficient severity to result in deterioration of interpersonal relationships and normal activity. This has seriously affected health and quality of life. Ayurveda has an awareness of menstrual cycle that are more easily observable. Acharyas have mentioned Ritu Vyateeta Kala (Secretory phase) of Ritu Chakra (Menstrual cycle) governed by Pitta and undergoes Prakopa, it causes Kapha Kshaya and Vata Chaya. Dosas simultaneously vitiates Manodosha and Rasadhatu leading to the further symptoms. Methods: A study was conducted among 125 students of an Ayurvedic medical college in Bengaluru. Self-evaluating questionnaire covering socio-demographic factors and questions on PMS were analysed. The diagnosis was made using ACOG Diagnostic criteria and screening was done with Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool. The subject’s Manasika and Shareerika Prakruti were also analyzed. Result: The prevalence of PMS was 66.4% and PMDD 4%. Among them irritability 75.9 %, angry outburst 51.8% are the most common symptoms. About half the students had affective symptoms in the premenstrual phase. The constitution exhibited Pitta 41.6%, Vata 33.7%, Kapha 24.5% and Rajasika 52.7%, Tamasika 30.5%. Conclusion: PMS could be probably correlated with Rituvyatita Kalaja Pitta Vata Vriddhi as Vata dosha plays role in aggravating the other Doshas leading to Pitta predominant secretory phase getting affected. Understanding this concept can help understand and manage this condition much efficiently.

Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome, Prevalence, Prakruti.