Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine
  • Year: 2004
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: 4

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) the malady and the law

  • Author:
  • Harinder Singh, Rani Walia, R. K. Gorea, Annu Maheshwari
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 129 to 131

Govt. Medical College, Patiala

Abstract

A study was conducted in 96 females suffering from PMS. Behavioral symptoms appearing during PMS were noticed. It was found that there is a substantial link between PMS and behavior alterations. Depression, aggression, irritability etc. were recognized as extremely common symptoms of the syndrome. Considering at this point, these psychological symptoms associated with PMS might form a plea of insanity for some female offenders.

Keywords

Premenstrual syndrome, Behavioral symptoms