--- title: Do women with PMS or PMDD miss more work? | Niyora description: Yes. Women with moderate-to-severe PMS or PMDD reported more days with reduced work productivity (5.6 days per cycle vs 1.1) and higher rates of missing work url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/explorative-evaluation-of-the-impact-of-severe-premenstrual-disorders-on-work-2010/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Do women with PMS or PMDD miss more work? Survey study, 2010 # Do women with PMS or PMDD miss more work? Yes. Women with moderate-to-severe PMS or PMDD reported more days with reduced work productivity (5.6 days per cycle vs 1.1) and higher rates of missing work (14.2% vs 6.0%). Early or limited evidence 1,477 women aged 15-45, of which 822 completed the study ## What they did Women aged 15-45 were screened for PMS or PMDD and 1,477 enrolled in a web-based study. Of these, 822 completed the study. They answered questionnaires about symptoms over 2 months and reported on work productivity and absences. ## What they found Women with moderate-to-severe PMS or PMDD had higher work impairment. They reported an average of 5.6 days per cycle with at least moderate reduction in productivity, compared to 1.1 days for women with no or mild symptoms. For absenteeism (missing more than 8 hours per cycle), 14.2% of women with moderate-to-severe PMS or PMDD were affected, compared to 6.0% of those with no or mild symptoms. ## What it means for you Women with moderate-to-severe PMS or PMDD experience significant work problems. Since this is an observational study, it shows an association but cannot prove PMS causes these work issues. Also, only 56% of women who started completed the study. 5.6 vs 1.1 Days per cycle with reduced productivity 14.2% vs 6.0% Rate missing 8+ hours per cycle 822 of 1,477 Completed the study ## About the study Original title Explorative evaluation of the impact of severe premenstrual disorders on work absenteeism and productivity Authors Heinemann LA, Minh TD, Filonenko A et al. Journal Women's health issues : official publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health Year 2010 Study design Survey study Participants 1,477 What was tested None Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.whi.2009.09.005](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.whi.2009.09.005) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[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/)[Economic burden](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-economic-burden/) 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 Review, 2026 How much do PMS and menstrual disorders affect women's work, school, and quality of life? Survey study, 2002 What is the economic and work impact of premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Cohort study, 2002 Does PMDD cause more healthcare costs and work loss than other premenstrual symptoms? Cohort study, 2011 What is the economic burden of moderate to severe PMS or PMDD in Latin American women? Non-randomised trial, 2007 Does a 50% drop in PMS symptom scores matter in real life, like fewer doctor visits or costs? Study, 2005 What is premenstrual syndrome and PMDD and how do they affect women? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗