--- title: How much does PMS affect female students' grades, mood, and social life? description: Significantly. PMS was linked to mood swings, irritability, delayed homework, and social withdrawal. The study was observational, so it shows associations but url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/assessing-the-impact-of-premenstrual-syndrome-on-physical-academic-and-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How much does PMS affect female students' grades, mood, and social life? Survey study, 2023 # How much does PMS affect female students' grades, mood, and social life? Significantly. PMS was linked to mood swings, irritability, delayed homework, and social withdrawal. The study was observational, so it shows associations but not proof of cause. Early or limited evidence 316 female university students in Kenya ## What they did Asked 316 female university students in Kenya to complete questionnaires about PMS symptoms and impacts on physical, academic, and social functioning. ## What they found Most reported mood swings, irritability, bloating, and food cravings. PMS was significantly linked to mood swings (p=0.025) and decreased interest in routine activities (p=0.006). Students also reported delayed assignment submission and social withdrawal. ## What it means for you PMS affects multiple areas of students' lives including mood, grades, and relationships. The main limitations are the observational design and reliance on self-report, which may not apply to other populations. 316 female students surveyed p=0.025 PMS and mood swings association significance p=0.006 PMS and decreased activity interest significance ## About the study Original title Assessing the Impact of Premenstrual Syndrome on Physical, Academic and Psychosocial Well-being among Female Students at a Private University in Kenya Authors BARASA BRISTONE MAKARI, Vincent Kipkoech, Abigael Ruto et al. Journal African Journal of Medical Biosciences Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 316 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.58460/ajmbs.v1i1.36](https://doi.org/10.58460/ajmbs.v1i1.36) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Mood swings and emotion regulation](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-emotional-regulation/)[Appetite and food cravings](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-food-cravings/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Cohort study, 2020 How common are PMS and painful periods in female medical students, and do they affect school attendance? Survey study, 2026 What patterns of mood changes and food cravings occur during the menstrual cycle in college students? Survey study, 2026 How common is premenstrual tension and does it affect university students' studies? Survey study, 2025 How common is PMS among female medical students, and how severe are the symptoms? Survey study, 2024 How common are PMS and PMDD among female physicians? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗