INTRODUCTION
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a periodic late luteal phase disorder of the menstrual cycle that causes physical, psychological as well as mental health symptoms that highly affect women’s quality of life (1).Generally, PMS is seen in 50% -80% of women, while treatment is required in 30-40% of women (2). The etiopathogenesis of PMS is not fully understood. According to the research; It is observed that reproductive hormone release is normal in women with PMS, but these women have an increased sensitivity to cyclic variations in the levels of reproductive hormones that tend to experience mood and behavioral changes and somatic symptoms (3). In addition, the irregularity of the serotonin system has been shown in women with PMS. PMS causes significant behavioral changes that disrupt social relationships and daily activities. There is also a relation between PMS and negative psychological effects such as depression and anxiety (4).
Type D personality is characterized by negative effectiveness (NA) and social inhibition (SI). People with SI tend to be disabled, stressed and unsafe in social relationships due to fear of rejection by other individuals (5). Individuals with NA; tend to feel negative emotions such as dysphoria, depression, anxiety, tension, nervousness, anxiety, and unhappiness.
Studies have reported that type D personality is associated with chronic disorders such as cardiac disorders (6), chronic pain (7) , fibromyalgia(8). However, no studies investigating its role on PMS have been found.
PMS is seen in the community quite frequently. It affects the physiological well-being of the person and causes behavioral changes and disruption of daily activities. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between PMS and D type personality.