Serum Electrolytes and Ovarian Hormones Levels in Young Unmarried Women with Premenstrual Syndrome
Dr. Jumana Rajia
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Dr. Mahmuda Begum
Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Dr. Farhana Rahman
Lecturer, Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Dr. Fouzia Farid
Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Dhaka Community Medical College, Dhaka 1217, Bangladesh.
Dr. Farhana Ahmad
MNCAH Officer, MNCAH Department, UNICEF, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
*Dr. Mohammad Nurunnabi
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sylhet Women’s Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh. nur.somch@gmail.com
Keywords: PMS, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, ovarian hormones, PMS symptoms scores.
Abstract
Background: Alteration of serum electrolyte levels may occur during late luteal phase of the menstrual cycle due to the rhythmical fluctuations of serum estrogen and progesterone levels. The rhythmical fluctuation in ovarian hormonal levels with serum electrolyte during the menstrual cycle affects their daily activities and personal life.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to observe the serum electrolytes and ovarian hormones levels in 30 young unmarried women with PMS from July 2016 to June 2017 in the Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Bangladesh.
Results: The mean age of the non-PMS and PMS group was20.30±1.15 and 20.53±1.17 years. The mean of serum sodium level was significantly higher in the group B in comparison to group A (p<0.05). The mean of serum calcium and magnesium levels were significantly lower in group B in comparison to those of group A (p<0.05). The mean estrogen level was significantly higher in group B in comparison to group A; and serum progesterone level was significantly lower in group B in comparison to group A (p<0.05).
Conclusion: In young unmarried women with premenstrual syndrome, changes in serum electrolytes and ovarian hormones were occurred. These changes may be due to hormonal imbalance in the PMS group.
M Abdur Rahim Medical College Journal, 2023 Jul; 16(2)