--- title: What signs of premenstrual tension syndrome do female college students experience? description: Most female college students experience signs of premenstrual tension syndrome, and they typically manage these symptoms at home without seeing a doctor. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/assessment-of-the-clinical-features-associated-with-premenstrual-tension-2018/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What signs of premenstrual tension syndrome do female college students experience? Survey study, 2018 # What signs of premenstrual tension syndrome do female college students experience? Most female college students experience signs of premenstrual tension syndrome, and they typically manage these symptoms at home without seeing a doctor. Early or limited evidence 200 female students at a technical institute in Iraq, mostly ages 18-20 ## What they did Researchers surveyed 200 female students at a technical institute in Iraq from February to May 2015. Students answered questionnaires about their menstrual symptoms. Most students were 18-20 years old and had regular menstrual cycles. ## What they found Between 75.6% and 86.1% of students reported signs of premenstrual tension syndrome. Most students (80.5%) had regular periods. About half started their periods between ages 12-14. Rather than visiting doctors, students managed their symptoms at home. ## What it means for you Most college-age women experience premenstrual tension syndrome symptoms and handle them by themselves rather than seeking medical help. The main limit is that this was only a survey without a control group, so we don't know how severe the symptoms are or whether home treatments actually work. 75.6-86.1% had premenstrual tension syndrome symptoms 80.5% had regular menstrual cycles 200 students surveyed ## About the study Original title Assessment of the clinical features associated with premenstrual tension syndrome among Kirkuk Technical Institute students with possible preventive strategies Authors Wafa Mahmood Jasim Journal Medical Journal of Babylon Year 2018 Study design Survey study Participants 200 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4103/mjbl.mjbl_17_18](https://doi.org/10.4103/mjbl.mjbl_17_18) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[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? Survey study, 2026 How does PMS affect test anxiety in nursing students? Survey study, 2026 What dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors are associated with PMS in young women? Survey study, 2026 Does exercise help college women with period problems and mental health? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗