--- title: Does PMS affect thinking ability, sleep quality, and attention in teenage girls? description: Yes. Teenage girls with PMS had lower scores on thinking tests, worse sleep quality, and a shorter Stroop effect duration than girls without PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/a-study-of-cognitive-function-quality-of-sleep-and-stroop-effect-among-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does PMS affect thinking ability, sleep quality, and attention in teenage girls? Survey study, 2025 # Does PMS affect thinking ability, sleep quality, and attention in teenage girls? Yes. Teenage girls with PMS had lower scores on thinking tests, worse sleep quality, and a shorter Stroop effect duration than girls without PMS. Early or limited evidence 60 adolescent girls (30 with PMS, 30 without) at an Indian medical college, mean age about 19 years ## What they did Compared 30 teenage girls with PMS and 30 without PMS. Tested cognitive function using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, measured sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and tested attention using the Stroop effect. All measurements were taken 3 days before menstruation. ## What they found Girls with PMS had lower cognitive scores (23.9 vs 25.93, P < 0.05). They had higher sleep problem scores (6.67 vs 5.3, P < 0.05), meaning worse sleep. Their Stroop effect duration was shorter (48.67 vs 66.7 seconds, P < 0.05), suggesting differences in how quickly they processed information. ## What it means for you PMS affects thinking ability, sleep, and attention processing during the luteal phase of the cycle. The study was small and conducted at one hospital, so results may not apply to all girls with PMS. 23.9 vs 25.93 Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores (PMS vs control) 6.67 vs 5.3 Sleep quality scores (PMS vs control, higher is worse) 48.67 vs 66.7 Stroop effect duration in seconds (PMS vs control) ## About the study Original title A study of cognitive function, quality of sleep, and Stroop effect among adolescent girls with premenstrual syndrome Authors T Dinesh, M Abarna, JB Ashraf Ali Journal Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 60 What was tested None - comparison study only Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.18231/pjms.v.15.i.2.393-397](https://doi.org/10.18231/pjms.v.15.i.2.393-397) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) involves various somatic and psychological symptoms related to the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, ranging from mild discomfort to disability and impacting daily life. Objective: To compare cognitive function, sleep quality, and the Stroop effect between adolescent girls with PMS and healthy controls. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 60 adolescent girls (30 with PMS and 30 controls) at the Department of Physiology, Government Thiruvarur Medical College. The participants were selected using the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST). Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and attention processing using the Stroop effect. Measurements were taken three days before menstruation. Results: The mean age was similar in both groups (PMS: 18.97 ± 0.81; controls: 18.93 ± 0.78). MoCA scores were significantly lower in the PMS group (23.9 ± 2.97) than the controls (25.93 ± 1.76, P < 0.05). PSQI scores were higher in the PMS group (6.67 ± 1.65 vs. 5.3 ± 1.3, P < 0.05), indicating poorer sleep quality. The Stroop effect duration was significantly shorter in the PMS group (48.67 ± 15.18) than in controls (66.7 ± 19.13, P < 0.05). Conclusion: PMS significantly impairs cognitive function, sleep quality, and Stroop task performance in adolescent girls. Early recognition and intervention are crucial to mitigate these impacts on academic and daily activities. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Sleep and insomnia](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-sleep/)[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. 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