Morales-Carmona F, Pimentel-Nieto D, Bustos-López H

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ABSTRACT

Objective. To evaluate the association between psychological distress and menstrual bleeding perception, in order to design a psychological intervention for women in reproductive age. Material and methods. Ex post facto and retrospective study in a random sample of women living in Mexico City with ages between 15 to 35 years. The following instruments were administered after reading the informed consent form: demographic and social questionnaire, gyneco-obstetric clinical history, menstrual bleeding diagnostic scale, menstrual bleeding analogical scale and the Goldberg’s General Health Questionnaire. Results. 909 women were interviewed and 776 completed the study. A significant statistic association existed between the presence of menorrhagia and the symptoms of psychological distress. Conclusions. Our results suggest a temporary interaction between physiological and psychological symptoms that produce an intense sense of distress in the women.

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