--- title: Does stress make PMS symptoms worse? | Niyora description: Yes, there is a significant relationship between high stress and more severe PMS symptoms. About 84.4% of the young women studied had moderate stress. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/impact-of-stress-on-premenstrual-syndrome-among-young-women-a-cross-sectional-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does stress make PMS symptoms worse? Survey study, 2024 # Does stress make PMS symptoms worse? Yes, there is a significant relationship between high stress and more severe PMS symptoms. About 84.4% of the young women studied had moderate stress. Early or limited evidence 473 young women aged 18-21 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India ## What they did Researchers studied 473 young women aged 18-21 in Ahmedabad, India and examined whether stress levels were associated with the severity of PMS symptoms using questionnaires and statistical tests. ## What they found 35.3% had moderate to severe PMS. Most common symptoms were irritability, fatigue, and breast tenderness. 84.4% had moderate stress. High stress levels were significantly associated with more severe PMS (p < 0.01). ## What it means for you Stress appears to make PMS worse, so managing stress might help reduce PMS symptoms. Results are from one city in India and may not apply everywhere. 473 young women studied 35.3% had moderate to severe PMS 84.4% had moderate stress ## About the study Original title Impact of Stress on Premenstrual Syndrome Among Young Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Authors Trivedi D, Patel K, Jain KG Journal Cureus Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 473 What was tested None (observational study) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74622](https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74622) Original abstract Background and aims: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition affecting young women, characterized by emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms. Stress is believed to exacerbate PMS symptoms, yet the relationship between stress and PMS remains underexplored in the Indian context, particularly among young women in urban areas like Ahmedabad. This study aims to assess the impact of stress on PMS among young women aged 18-21 years residing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 473 young women aged 18-21 years in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, using a stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire that assessed PMS symptoms and perceived stress levels. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square tests to determine the association between stress and PMS. Results: Participants found to have moderate to severe PMS were 167 (35.3%). The most commonly reported symptoms included irritability, fatigue, and breast tenderness. A majority (84.4%) of the participants were having moderate stress. A significant positive correlation was found between high-stress levels and the severity of PMS (p < 0.01). The amount of menstrual flow was found to be associated with PMS in this study. Conclusions: The study highlights the significant impact of stress on the severity of PMS among young women in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Considering higher percentages of stress levels among participants, there is a need for stress management interventions to alleviate PMS symptoms among the study participants. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[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 Cohort study, 2025 How common is PMS in Chinese teenage girls, and what factors are linked to it? Randomised trial, 2024 Does curcumin-piperine combination improve antioxidant activity in women with PMS and period pain? Survey study, 2026 What dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors are associated with PMS in young women? Non-randomised trial, 2026 Does mindfulness-based stress reduction reduce stress in teenagers with premenstrual syndrome? Survey study, 2025 Do menstrual problems and poor sleep affect mood and thinking in teenage girls? Survey study, 2025 What factors are related to PMS in high school girls? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗