Survey study, 2021
How common is PMS in women of reproductive age and what increases the risk?
47% of 500 women aged 15-49 had PMS. Being younger (15-46), single, a smoker, having painful periods, or having a family history of PMS increased the risk. This is one region so results may differ elsewhere.
What they did
Researchers interviewed 500 women aged 15-49 face-to-face. They collected information about age, marital status, smoking, and menstrual symptoms, and used a PMS scale to identify PMS.
What they found
47% had PMS. The most severe symptoms in order were pain, bloating, fatigue, change in appetite, irritability, and anxiety. Risk factors for PMS included being aged 15-46, being single, smoking, having dysmenorrhea (painful periods), and having a family history of PMS.
What it means for you
Nearly half of women in their reproductive years experience PMS. Several factors like age, marital status, smoking, and family history increase the risk. Since this is one study in one region, results may be different in other populations.
47%
PMS prevalence
500
Sample size
15-49 years
Age range
About the study
- Original title
- Determine of the Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Related Factors
- Authors
- Derya Tanrıverdi, Sibel Öztürk
- Journal
- Gevher Nesibe Journal IESDR
- Year
- 2021
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 500
- What was tested
- None - observational study
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.46648/gnj.189
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