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.