--- title: Are PMDD, anxiety, and internet use linked to cognitive problems in women? description: In this study of women aged 19-45 with anxiety, those who also had PMDD, severe anxiety lasting 5 or more years, or problematic internet use showed associatio url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/association-of-anxiety-persistence-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-and-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Are PMDD, anxiety, and internet use linked to cognitive problems in women? Survey study, 2026 # Are PMDD, anxiety, and internet use linked to cognitive problems in women? In this study of women aged 19-45 with anxiety, those who also had PMDD, severe anxiety lasting 5 or more years, or problematic internet use showed associations with cognitive problems including memory and concentration difficulties. Early or limited evidence 86 women aged 19-45 with anxiety symptoms in Indonesia ## What they did Eighty-six women aged 19-45 with anxiety symptoms completed questionnaires to measure anxiety severity and duration, PMDD symptoms, problematic internet use, and cognitive function. Researchers looked for associations between these factors and cognitive problems. ## What they found Of the 86 women, 64 had cognitive problems. Among all participants, 53 had severe anxiety, 46 had anxiety lasting 5 or more years, 34 screened positive for PMDD, and 67 had problematic internet use. Women with PMDD, severe anxiety, long-lasting anxiety, or problematic internet use all showed associations with cognitive problems. ## What it means for you Among women with anxiety, those with PMDD or problematic internet use appear to have higher rates of memory and concentration problems. This suggests managing anxiety, PMDD symptoms, and internet use habits might help with cognitive function. Main limits: only women with anxiety (not a general population), study in Indonesia, and shows association, not cause. 86 Women with anxiety symptoms studied 64 With cognitive problems 34 Who screened positive for PMDD ## About the study Original title Association of anxiety persistence, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and problematic internet use with cognitive dysfunction in anxious reproductive-aged women: a cross-sectional study Authors Syarifah Sulfira Mulia et al Journal Rwanda medical journal Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 64 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4314/rmj.v82i4.5](https://doi.org/10.4314/rmj.v82i4.5) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)[Anxiety disorders and OCD](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-anxiety-disorders/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/) 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, 2025 Could taking a combination of vitamins and minerals help with PMS and PMDD symptoms? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Randomised trial, 2002 Is fluoxetine or cognitive-behavioral therapy more effective for PMDD? Review, 2002 What are the reproductive-related mood disorders and how are they connected? Survey study, 2025 What causes premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and how common are they? Survey study, 2024 Are PMS or PMDD linked to different features of bipolar disorder in women? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗