--- title: Is PMS more common in later years of medical school? | Niyora description: PMS was found in 39% of female medical students, and it became more common as students progressed through their studies, with final-year students having the h url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/assessment-of-premenstrual-syndrome-in-medical-students-and-its-association-with-2019/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is PMS more common in later years of medical school? Survey study, 2019 # Is PMS more common in later years of medical school? PMS was found in 39% of female medical students, and it became more common as students progressed through their studies, with final-year students having the highest rates. Early or limited evidence 150 female medical students in Karachi, Pakistan ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 150 female medical students at one university in Karachi, Pakistan from January to June 2018. They completed a questionnaire about PMS symptoms and severity. ## What they found 39% of participants had PMS. Of those, 79.31% had mild symptoms, 17.24% moderate, and 3.44% severe. PMS increased in higher academic years. Academic year, accommodation type, mother's occupation, menstrual cycle regularity, and family history of PMS were statistically significant risk factors. ## What it means for you PMS is common in medical students and increases as they progress, possibly linked to increasing academic stress. However, this is a single university at one time, so we cannot know whether the increase is due to stress, age, or other factors. 39% had PMS 79.31% had mild symptoms 17.24% had moderate ## About the study Original title Assessment Of Premenstrual Syndrome In Medical Students And Its Association With Progression Of Academic Years Authors Sadia Suboohi, Saba Pario, Ghazala Nasim Pasha et al. Journal Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College Year 2019 Study design Survey study Participants 150 What was tested None. This is an observational study. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.51985/jbumdc2018123](https://doi.org/10.51985/jbumdc2018123) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[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 Randomised trial, 2026 Does Kundalini Reiki help reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life? Randomised trial, 2026 Does calcium and vitamin D supplementation reduce PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2026 Does aerobic or resistance exercise reduce anxiety in women with PMS? Randomised trial, 2026 Does a warm footbath help PMS symptoms and sleep quality? Randomised trial, 2025 Which is more effective for PMS - Vitagnus, soy, or both together? Systematic review, 2025 How common are PMS, PMDD, and painful periods in nursing students, and do they affect their schooling? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗