--- title: Is physical activity linked to PMS symptoms? | Niyora description: About 68.5% of young women had PMS. There was a weak but statistically significant association between physical activity and PMS severity, though it was too w url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/association-of-physical-activity-and-premenstrual-syndrome-symptoms-in-young-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is physical activity linked to PMS symptoms? Survey study, 2024 # Is physical activity linked to PMS symptoms? About 68.5% of young women had PMS. There was a weak but statistically significant association between physical activity and PMS severity, though it was too weak to draw strong conclusions. Moderate study design 235 women aged 18-35 in Ahmedabad, India ## What they did Researchers surveyed 235 women aged 18-35, measuring their PMS symptoms using a standardised scale and physical activity using a standardised questionnaire. ## What they found 68.5% of participants met criteria for PMS. 43% had low levels of physical activity. A weak but statistically significant positive association (r=0.180, p=0.006) was found between severity of PMS symptoms and physical activity levels. The most commonly reported symptoms were mood swings, abdominal cramps, food cravings, irritability, skin changes, crying spells, and aggression. ## What it means for you Most young women in this sample had PMS. The link with physical activity was weak and this was a snapshot survey, not an experiment, so we cannot prove that activity prevents PMS. The women were selected by convenience sampling, which means they may not represent all women their age. 68.5% had PMS 43% had low physical activity 235 participants ## About the study Original title Association of Physical Activity and Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms in Young Women of Ahmedabad Authors Aashvi Hemantbhai Sevak, Megha Sandeep Sheth Journal Journal of Integrated Health Sciences Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 235 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_23_24](https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_23_24) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Alcohol, smoking and substance use](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-substance-use/)[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. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Survey study, 2026 How do pre-menstrual symptoms affect the work and social life of young women? Survey study, 2024 Does knowing about Ayurvedic yoga make teenage girls more interested in practicing it for PMS? Randomised trial, 2026 Does aerobic or resistance exercise reduce anxiety in women with PMS? Cohort study, 2025 How common is PMS in Chinese teenage girls, and what factors are linked to it? Systematic review, 2025 Does alcohol use affect menstrual health in teenage girls? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗