월경규칙성과 월경시기에 의한 월경주기증상의 유형

Types of Menstrual Cycle Symptoms by Menstrual Regularity, and Menstrual Phases.

Each of 404 nurses and nurse-aids rated their experience of each of 45 menstrual symptoms on a 4 point scale separately for the menstrual, premenstrual and intermenstrual phase. The 45 symptoms were tested separately by menstrual regularity and phase variable. 1. 4 basic types of menstrual symptoms were emerged which were labeled regularity significant type, phase significant type, regularityphase significant type, and regularity-phase non-significant type. 2. Among menstrual cyclic symptoms belong to phase significant type and regularity-phase significant type, there are 3 basic subtypes. One (Subtype I ) is the symptoms which are manifested predominantly during menstrual phase. Second (Subtype fl) is the symptoms which are manifested predominantly during premenstrual and menstrual phase equally. Third (Subtype I ) is the symptoms which are manifested predominantly during premenstrual phase, but becomes more severe during menstrual phase. 3. Psychosocial variable such as neurotic trends and suggestions might be considered to be responsible for menstrual regularity. However neuroendocrine change might be considered to be responsible for menstrual phase.