Premenstrual Syndrom(PMS) is a disorder characterized by a set of hormonal changes
that trigger disruptive symptoms in a significant number of women .Infact, out of the estimated
40 million sufferers, more than five million require medical treatment. Purposes of this study
were to:(a)assess Egyptian women's physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms
associated with premenstrual cycle and, (b )explore the relation between these symptomatology
and A selected sociodemographic variables .A descriptive-correlation design was utilized to
study the phenomenon under investigation. The study sample was convenient in nature and
included 492 women. Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ), and sociodemographic
and obestatric history. Data Form were used to collect data pertinent to the study. The results
of the study evidenced that PMS was experienced almost by all the studied sample, the
physical symptoms earned the highest level this was followed by psychological and
behavioural symptoms respectively. The most common physical complaints were muscles
weakness, tachycardia, nausea and vomiting. Mood changes, depression, and anxiety, on the
other hand were the most common psychological symptoms. The majority of women also
complained of behavioral changes mainly in form of less performance of their work and
incorrect judgment. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relation between women's age,
level of education, marital status and use of hormonal contraceptives with the premenstrual
symptoms. The study implicated the importance of threading PMS throuth women's health
programes perssicly reproductive health. Further research on the impact of cultural values and
beliefs on pain perception was highly recommended.