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title: Is higher body weight linked to worse PMS? | Niyora
description: Yes. There is a strong relationship between body mass index and the severity of PMS symptoms in female college students.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/body-massa-index-with-premenstrual-syndrome-in-college-students-2021/
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# Is higher body weight linked to worse PMS?

Yes. There is a strong relationship between body mass index and the severity of PMS symptoms in female college students.

 Early or limited evidence

Female college students (specific number and location not stated)

## What they did

Cross-sectional study measuring body mass index and PMS severity in college students.

## What they found

Each kilogram per square meter rise in BMI was linked with a 3% increase in the chance of developing PMS. Students with normal height and weight had mild PMS. There is a significant difference between BMI and PMS severity levels.

## What it means for you

Higher body weight may be associated with worse PMS symptoms. The study does not specify the sample size, location, or detailed methods, making it difficult to judge the strength of this finding.

3%

increased PMS risk per kilogram per square meter of BMI

Normal BMI

associated with mild PMS

## About the study

Original title Body Massa Index with Premenstrual Syndrome in College Students Authors Magaille Hodambia, Sindi Dandala Journal Journal Wetenskap Health Year 2021 Study design Survey study What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.48173/jwh.v2i2.120](https://doi.org/10.48173/jwh.v2i2.120) Original abstract

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms may range from mild to severe. PMS severity is affected by hormonal, psychological, and physiological variables in women. Nutritional status was determined using the body mass index (BMI). According to one research, each kilogram/m2 rise in BMI was linked with a 3% increase in the chance of developing PMS. Respondents with normal height and weight who dominated the results of BMI measures in this study were found to be in the same BMI category as female students experiencing mild PMS. When it comes to female students, there is a significant disparity between BMI and PMS degree levels. There is a strong relationship between BMI and the intensity of PMS symptoms. A significant relationship exists between BMI and PMS degrees in female university students. There is a strong relationship between BMI and the intensity of PMS symptoms.

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## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)

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