--- title: What factors are associated with more severe PMS in medical school students? description: Medical students with irregular periods, longer menstrual cycles, heavier bleeding, longer duration of premenstrual symptoms, and a family history of PMS were url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/factors-associated-with-premenstrual-syndrome-among-female-students-in-medical-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What factors are associated with more severe PMS in medical school students? Survey study, 2025 # What factors are associated with more severe PMS in medical school students? Medical students with irregular periods, longer menstrual cycles, heavier bleeding, longer duration of premenstrual symptoms, and a family history of PMS were significantly more likely to have severe symptoms. Moderate study design 185 female medical students from Mosul University (mean age 22.6±4 years) ## What they did 185 female medical students were assessed from October 2022 to March 2023. They provided information about cycle regularity, cycle length, period duration, amount of bleeding, symptom duration, family history of PMS, and physical activity. PMS severity was measured using a standardized PMS scale. ## What they found 42.7% had moderate PMS symptoms and 27.6% had severe symptoms. 52.4% did not participate in physical activity. Cycle duration, period duration, regularity, amount of bleeding, duration of premenstrual symptoms, and familial history of PMS were all significantly associated with PMS severity. ## What it means for you Menstrual cycle characteristics and family history are important predictors of PMS severity in medical students. Understanding these factors could help identify students needing support. The main limitation is the cross-sectional design, so we cannot know whether these factors cause PMS or PMS causes changes to these factors. 185 medical students 42.7% with moderate PMS 27.6% with severe PMS ## About the study Original title Factors Associated with Premenstrual Syndrome among Female Students in Medical Colleges of Mosul University Authors Abdulrahman Mazin, Younes Khalaf Attia, Atheer Abd Ahmed et al. Journal Jurnal Berita Ilmu Keperawatan Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 185 What was tested None; observational study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.23917/bik.v18i1.7055](https://doi.org/10.23917/bik.v18i1.7055) Original abstract Premenstrual syndrome is a prevalent health issue, especially among female medical school students, affecting their academic and professional performance. The study aimed to assess the extent of PMS experienced by female medical school students and identify factors that can be associated with the severity of PMS symptoms. A descriptive, cross-sectional design utilizing a quantitative approach was adopted from October 8th, 2022, to March 30th, 2023. Simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 185 students from Mosul University Medical Colleges, with 51 students from the Nursing College, 44 from the Medicine College, 47 from the Pharmacy College, and 43 from the Dentistry College. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and Premenstrual Syndrome Scale. The sample consisted of female students whose mean age was 22.6 ± 4 years and whose body mass index was 22.8 ± 4.4. Of the total sample, 97 participants (52.4%) reported not participating in physical activity. Furthermore, 79 students (42.7%) exhibited moderate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), while 27.6% reported severe symptoms of PMS, assessed using the premenstrual scale. In conclusion, the study found a significant statistical difference between cycle duration, duration of menses, regularity of period, amount of bleeding, duration of premenstrual symptoms, and familial history of PMS concerning the severity of PMS symptoms; further studies could explore the potential role of dietary and lifestyle modifications in the management of PMS symptoms and develop effective interventions to address its impact on female students. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[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. 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