--- title: Does PMS and PMDD reduce quality of life compared to women without these conditions? description: Yes. Women with PMDD and PMS reported significantly lower quality of life than women without these conditions, especially in emotional and role-related functi url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/comparison-of-the-quality-of-life-in-three-groups-women-with-premenstrual-2019/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does PMS and PMDD reduce quality of life compared to women without these conditions? Survey study, 2019 # Does PMS and PMDD reduce quality of life compared to women without these conditions? Yes. Women with PMDD and PMS reported significantly lower quality of life than women without these conditions, especially in emotional and role-related functioning. Early or limited evidence 246 women in Yazd, Iran (102 with PMS, 20 with PMDD, 124 without) ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 246 women in Yazd, Iran attending health centers. They completed the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire and a PMS screening tool to categorize them into three groups. ## What they found 102 women (41.5%) had PMS, 20 women (8.1%) had PMDD, and 124 (50.4%) had neither. Women with PMS and PMDD scored significantly lower on quality of life measures compared to the general population on most subscales (p<0.05), except physical function. Women with PMDD reported the poorest quality of life. Both groups scored notably lower in emotional and role-related aspects. ## What it means for you Having PMS or PMDD is linked to lower quality of life, especially in emotional wellbeing and ability to perform daily roles. However, this was a cross-sectional survey in one city, so we cannot determine whether PMS causes lower quality of life or other factors are responsible. 41.5% had PMS 8.1% had PMDD p<0.05 significantly lower QOL ## About the study Original title Comparison of the Quality of Life in Three Groups: Women with Premenstrual Syndrome, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and General Population in Yazd Authors Zohreh Karimiankakolaki, Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad, Fatemeh Heidari et al. Journal Journal of Community Health Research Year 2019 Study design Survey study Participants 246 What was tested None. This is an observational study. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.18502/jchr.v8i1.556](https://doi.org/10.18502/jchr.v8i1.556) Original abstract Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome can lead to numerous problems for women and increase their susceptibility to depression compared to men. PMS is not a serious threat, but it can influence women's quality of life and mental health and reproductive. This research was conducted to compare the quality of life (QOL) in the three groups: women with premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and general population in Yazd (a city in the center of Iran). Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 246 women referring to Yazd health centers. They were voluntarily or randomly selected. Data collection tools were quality of life questionnaire SF36 and the premenstrual syndrome screening tool. Obtained data were analyzed by SPSS18.0 with Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney test for comparison groups on SF-36 subscales. Results: Among samples, 102(41.5%) had premenstrual syndrome (PMS), in 20(8.1%) the diagnostic characteristics for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) were found, and 124 (50.4%) were in general population (GP) group, respectively. Comparison groups with Kruskal-Wallis test on SF-36 subscales showed that except for physical function in other components of quality of life, PMS and PMDD groups and non-clinical populations were significantly different (p< 0.05). Considering the Mann-Whitney test, women with PMDD reported a poor health-related quality of life as measured by the SF-36. Women with PMS and PMDD had lower mean score especially in the aspect of role limitation- emotional problems. Conclusion: Quality of life is significantly affected by premenstrual symptoms, especially in the aspect of role limitation- emotional problems. Further studies and training program regarding PMS is recommended to improve the quality of life in this population, particularly for those experiencing severe premenstrual disorders. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## 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/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/) 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 Cohort study, 2025 Do women with PMS or PMDD report lower quality of life than women without these conditions? Systematic review, 2025 How common are PMS, PMDD, and painful periods in nursing students, and do they affect their schooling? Cohort study, 2024 Do women with severe premenstrual disorders have higher risk of relationship breakup? 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