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title: How common is PMS in women of childbearing age? | Niyora
description: Most women reported some PMS symptoms and it affects quality of life and daily functioning. However, 75% didn't see a doctor and 83.3% didn't use any treatmen
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Survey study, 2021

# How common is PMS in women of childbearing age?

Most women reported some PMS symptoms and it affects quality of life and daily functioning. However, 75% didn't see a doctor and 83.3% didn't use any treatment.

 Early or limited evidence

260 women aged 18-44 in Serbia, mostly from urban areas, employed and married

## What they did

Cross-sectional survey of 260 women aged 18 to 44 at a health center in Serbia from November 2020 to February 2021, asking about PMS symptoms, symptom relief and quality of life.

## What they found

Most respondents had some PMS symptoms. 50% of women thought stressful situations worsened their symptoms. 91.7% knew about PMS but 75% did not consult a doctor and 83.3% did not use any therapy. The syndrome affected quality of life, work ability, family relations and daily functioning.

## What it means for you

PMS is common in women of childbearing age and affects daily life, but most don't seek help or treatment. Health education about PMS could improve women's quality of life. The main limit is this is a cross-sectional survey with no control group.

50%

thought stress worsens symptoms

75%

didn't consult a doctor

83.3%

didn't use treatment

## About the study

Original title Evaluation of the frequency of premenstrual syndrome manifestations in the population of generative women Authors M. Marjanovic, Nikola Savić, Zoran Jokić et al. Journal Sestrinska vizija Year 2021 Study design Survey study Participants 260 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.5937/sestrviz2109004m](https://doi.org/10.5937/sestrviz2109004m)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)

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