Psychological characteristics of women with disorders of the menstrual cycle in the form of severe premenstrual syndrome
https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-2-8-15
Abstract
The objective of the study was to research the psychological characteristics of persons with premenstrual syndrome. Materials and Methods was psychological concepts, and also used methods to identify neurotic states and personality traits. Results: People with premenstrual syndrome are better at describing their feelings than people without it. No other differences were found. A correlation was found between the severity of premenstrual syndrome and an externally oriented type of thinking, a negative attitude towards men, towards comrades and acquaintances, a hysterical type of reaction and vegetative disorders. Conclusion – premenstrual syndrome - a disease of the genitourinary system with a neuropsychic component, but not developing against its background.
About the Authors
S. A. Khazova
Kostroma State Medical University; Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kostroma;
Moscow.
I. A. Zolotova
Yaroslavl State Medical University; Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yaroslavl;
Moscow.
M. A. Larina
Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow.
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Khazova S.A., Zolotova I.A., Larina M.A. Psychological characteristics of women with disorders of the menstrual cycle in the form of severe premenstrual syndrome. Medical Psychology in Russia. 2025;17(2):10-17. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-2-8-15
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