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title: How do stress factors relate to PMS and PMDD in female medical students?
description: The study measured 18 stress factors and PMS symptoms but the abstract provided does not include the results or findings.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/cross-sectional-questionnaire-study-on-pms-pmdd-and-stress-factors-in-the-life-2021/
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# How do stress factors relate to PMS and PMDD in female medical students?

The study measured 18 stress factors and PMS symptoms but the abstract provided does not include the results or findings.

 Early or limited evidence

Female medical students in Tokyo (number not specified)

## What they did

Cross-sectional anonymous questionnaire survey of female medical students in Tokyo, October 2015. Assessed 18 life stress factors, premenstrual symptoms (PSST), menstrual symptoms (modified Menstrual Distress Questionnaire), psychological distress (Kessler 6), and lifestyle habits.

## What they found

The abstract provided does not contain results from this study.

## What it means for you

Unable to interpret findings based on the incomplete abstract. The methodology section is present but results are missing.

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Stress factors assessed

## About the study

Original title Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study on PMS/PMDD and Stress Factors in the Life of Female Medical Students Authors Jinko Yokota, Michiko Nohara, Toshiko Kamo et al. Journal International Journal of Women s Health and Wellness Year 2021 Study design Survey study What was tested None; observational questionnaire study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.23937/2474-1353/1510128](https://doi.org/10.23937/2474-1353/1510128) Original abstract

The authors conducted a survey among all students of a medical university in Tokyo between October 15 and 27, 2015, using anonymous self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaire assessed cognitions about 18 stress factors in student life, the premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST), menstrual-associated symptoms (modified Menstrual Distress Questionnaire: mMDQ), psychological distress (the Kessler 6), menstrual cycle, age, grade, height, weight, smoking and drinking habits, exercise habits, and eating habits.

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## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)

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