Premenstrual Syndrome and Interpersonal Counseling

The Effect of Interpersonal Counseling in Symptoms Management of Premenstrual Syndrome

This study aims to test the effectiveness of interpersonal counseling in PMS symptom management in university students experiencing PMS symptoms.

People diagnosed with Premestrual Syndrome were identified through an online questionnaire. 80 people who were identified and accepted to study were divided into two groups as experiment and control. Initially, pre-menstrual screening tool, interpersonal relationship dimensions scale and perceived stress scale were applied to all groups. Then, 8 sessions of interpersonal counseling, each lasting 40 minutes, were applied to the experimental group for 2 months. Scales were repeated for both groups after the application was completed. Repeated measurements were made 3 months later.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. According to the Pre-menstrual Symptom Screening Instrument, which is located in the group living with AES (Pre-Mental Syndrome)
2. between the ages of 18-30
3. Menstruating at regular intervals for at least 2 years (21-35 days)
4. Those who have never given birth
5. Speak and understand Turkish
6. It will consist of people who have not received antidepressant, oral contraceptive or hormone therapy for any reason.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Having a known gynecological disease (endometriosis, polycystic ovary, ...)
2. A known, ongoing physical health problem (diabetes, rheumatic disease, ...)
3. Any psychiatric disease diagnosed (psychotic disorder, mood disorder, anxiety disorder ...)
4. People who use cigarettes, alcohol or substances