--- title: What is the prevalence of PMS among medical students in India, and what factors are linked to it? description: One in five medical students in this study had moderate-to-severe PMS. Lack of regular exercise and family history were linked to worse PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/cycles-and-stress-a-deep-dive-into-premenstrual-syndrome-and-premenstrual-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What is the prevalence of PMS among medical students in India, and what factors are linked to it? Survey study, 2025 # What is the prevalence of PMS among medical students in India, and what factors are linked to it? One in five medical students in this study had moderate-to-severe PMS. Lack of regular exercise and family history were linked to worse PMS. Early or limited evidence 112 female medical students aged 18-25 in Andhra Pradesh, India (from initial sample of 150) ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 150 female medical students aged 18-25 in Andhra Pradesh, India (data collected 2016-2018). Students completed a premenstrual symptoms screening tool. 112 valid responses were analyzed. ## What they found Of 112 valid responses, 20.5% had moderate-to-severe PMS and 79.5% had no or mild PMS. Main symptoms were decreased interest in work (100%), difficulty concentrating (100%), and depressed mood (95.6%). Absence of regular exercise (P=0.010) and positive family history (P=0.064) were significantly linked to PMS. ## What it means for you One in five medical students in this study have moderate-to-severe PMS. Exercise and family history may matter. Limitation: small sample from one college in India studied several years ago, so results may not apply elsewhere. 20.5% moderate-to-severe PMS 112 valid responses analyzed 95.6% with depressed mood ## About the study Original title Cycles and stress: A deep dive into premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder among Andhra’s medical undergraduates Authors Anusha Reddy Venumbaka, Rupitha V, Lakshmi Charan C Journal Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 150 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.71152/ajms.v17i1.4952](https://doi.org/10.71152/ajms.v17i1.4952) ## 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/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) 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 common is PMDD among female medical students and what triggers it? Survey study, 2026 How common is PMS in female university students in Lebanon and what factors increase the risk? Survey study, 2023 How common are PMS and PMDD in Iranian medical students, and what factors increase risk? Survey study, 2011 Does work stress and night shifts increase risk of PMS and PMDD? Review, 2023 What treatments help mental and physical health problems linked to the menstrual cycle? Survey study, 2026 How common are severe PMS and PMDD in young women, and what are the risk factors? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗