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Calcium Level is Lower in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome Kadar Ka!slum Serum Lebih Rendah pada Wanita dengan Premenstrual Syndrome
Abstract
Objective: To know the relationship of calcium serum levels with the incidence of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
Methods: Study subject that fulfil inclusion criteria were asked to fill questionnaires and venous blood sample was taken to measure calĀ¬cium serum levels. The data is processed and analyzed statistically.
Result: The study was conducted on 45 women aged 20-35 years old. Groups of women with PMS found calcium levels between 8.50 to 9.40 mg/c11. Cut off point levels of calcium for PMS incidence was 9.40 mg/di with 90.9% sensitivity, 75.0% specificity, and accuracy of 86.7%.
Conclusion: Women with PMS have lower calcium levels compared to women without PMS. Calcium levels significantly associated with incidence of PMS.
[lndones J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 37-2: 99-102]
Keywords: premenstrual syndrome (PMS), calcium serum
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