--- title: Do omega-3, body weight, and stress affect PMS severity? | Niyora description: Yes. In this study, omega-3 intake, healthy weight, and lower stress were all linked to milder PMS. However, the study was small and only looked at one moment url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/hubungan-asam-lemak-omega-3-imt-u-dan-tingkat-stres-dengan-tingkat-premenstrual-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Do omega-3, body weight, and stress affect PMS severity? Survey study, 2022 # Do omega-3, body weight, and stress affect PMS severity? Yes. In this study, omega-3 intake, healthy weight, and lower stress were all linked to milder PMS. However, the study was small and only looked at one moment in time in one region, so we cannot confirm these factors cause the difference. Early or limited evidence 34 teenage girls with intellectual disabilities in Indonesia ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 34 teenage girls with intellectual disabilities in Indonesia. Researchers used questionnaires to assess omega-3 intake and stress, measured body weight and height, and assessed PMS severity using chi-square statistical testing. ## What they found 55.9% had mild PMS and 44.1% had moderate PMS. Omega-3 intake was linked to PMS severity (p=0.005). Body weight for age was linked to PMS severity (p=0.007). Stress level was linked to PMS severity (p=0.045). ## What it means for you In this small group of girls with intellectual disabilities, better nutrition (including omega-3), healthier weight, and lower stress were each linked to milder PMS symptoms. These findings are biologically plausible but limited to a specific population. The study only looked at one moment in time, so we cannot confirm that changing these factors would improve PMS. 55.9% had mild PMS 0.005 p-value for omega-3 link 0.007 p-value for body weight link ## About the study Original title HUBUNGAN ASAM LEMAK OMEGA 3, IMT/U DAN TINGKAT STRES DENGAN TINGKAT PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) PADA REMAJA PUTRI TUNAGRAHITA DI KECAMATAN MARGAASIH Authors Sekar Apsari Aditya Journal Indonesian Journal of Health Development Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 34 What was tested None. This was an observational study measuring omega-3 intake and stress. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.52021/ijhd.v4i2.85](https://doi.org/10.52021/ijhd.v4i2.85) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Omega-3 fatty acids](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-omega-3/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) 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 do pre-menstrual symptoms affect the work and social life of young women? Survey study, 2024 How do hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle affect gut health and mood? Cohort study, 2025 How common is PMS in Chinese teenage girls, and what factors are linked to it? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Study, 2026 What coping strategies help women manage PMS symptoms? Case-control study, 2026 Do girls with familial Mediterranean fever have more PMS symptoms? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗