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. 2011 Feb;14(1):77-81.
doi: 10.1007/s00737-010-0202-2. Epub 2011 Jan 27.

The Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool revised for adolescents (PSST-A): prevalence of severe PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder in adolescents

Meir Steiner  1 , Miki Peer, Eva Palova, Ellen W Freeman, Mary Macdougall, Claudio N Soares
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The Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool revised for adolescents (PSST-A): prevalence of severe PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder in adolescents

Meir Steiner et al. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2011 Feb.

Abstract

The Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool was modified for use in adolescents and piloted in 578 girls at three international sites. Nearly one third (29.6%) reported experiencing severe PMS or PMDD, with irritability being the most commonly reported symptom. Rates of menstrual-related pain were high, particularly in those with severe PMS or PMDD. Severe PMS and PMDD present with similar rates and symptoms in adolescents as in adults, and the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool modified for adolescents is a fast, reliable tool to screen for these syndromes in adolescents.

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