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http://dx.doi.org/10.7730/JSCM.2017.29.2.104

Study of Premenstration Syndrome of Female College Students According to Sasang Constitution  

Lee, Soojin (Department of Physiology, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University)
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Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine / v.29, no.2, 2017 , pp. 104-115 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the premenstrual symptoms according to Sasang constitution and to utilize for understanding the characteristics of Sasang constitution. Methods Thirty one female university students participated in this study and Sasang Constitution and patterns of premenstrual symptoms was determined by Questionnaire for Sasang Constitution Classification (QSCC) II and premenstrual symptoms screening tool, respectively. For statistical analysis, chi-square test, analysis of variance and correlation test has been used. Results There existed significant differences in menstrual symptoms between Sasang constitutions. Taeumin had higher body mass index in severe PMS(Premenstrual Symptoms) group than normal/mild PMS group, and Soyang in and Soeumin are vice versa. Taeumin showed depressed mood and hopelessness, decreased interest in school activities, Soyangin showed decreased interest in home activities, and Soeumin showed decreased interest in social activities. In terms of interfered functional activities, Soyangin had increased feeling overwhelmed or out of control and Taeumin and Soeumin had increased hypersomnia. Conclusion Menstrual symptoms are different among Sasang constitutional types based on PSST(Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool). These results may serve as the basis in identifying and treating premenstrual syndromes related to Sasang constitution.
Keywords
Sasang Constitutional Medicine; Premenstrual Syndrome; Premenstrual symptoms Screening Tool (PSST);
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