--- title: How do menstrual pain and PMS affect female medical students' academic and social life? description: More severe menstrual pain was strongly linked to worse academic performance, reduced social activities, damaged relationships, and more school absences. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/impacts-of-dysmenorrhea-and-premenstrual-syndrome-on-academic-performance-and-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How do menstrual pain and PMS affect female medical students' academic and social life? Survey study, 2023 # How do menstrual pain and PMS affect female medical students' academic and social life? More severe menstrual pain was strongly linked to worse academic performance, reduced social activities, damaged relationships, and more school absences. Early or limited evidence 175 female medical students in Egypt ## What they did Cross-sectional online survey of 175 female medical students from September 2022 to January 2023, collecting information about menstruation, its effects on academics, and PMS symptoms. ## What they found 90.3% experienced menstrual pain, with 57.7% having severe pain. Severe menstrual pain was linked to worse academic performance (P=0.004), reduced social activities (P<0.001), damaged relationships (P=0.012), and more school absences (P<0.001). ## What it means for you Menstrual pain significantly affects school performance and social life. The main limitation is that this is one school in Egypt, and the study cannot prove that pain causes poor performance. 175 Female medical students 90.3% With menstrual pain 57.7% With severe menstrual pain ## About the study Original title Impacts of Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome on Academic Performance and its Relationship with Body Mass Index among Students attending Benha Faculty of Medicine Authors Eman Agwa, Wael Naeem, Aziza Ali Elsayed Negm et al. Journal The Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 175 What was tested None - observational study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.21608/ejcm.2023.198249.1250](https://doi.org/10.21608/ejcm.2023.198249.1250) Original abstract : Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are common problems among females. They affect many aspects of their daily activities, improper performance in college, and college absences. Objectives: to assess impact of dysmenorrhea and PMS on academic performance and to identify the association between dysmenorrhea and body mass index (BMI). Method: This cross sectional study included 175 female students attending Benha faculty of Medicine between September 2022 to January 2023. Data was collected using a convenience sampling method through a self-administered online questionnaire which was composed of questions about menstruation and its characteristics, effects of menstruation on academic performance and its association with BMI, premenstrual syndrome and its impacts. Results:this study showed that 90.3% of participants suffer from dysmenorrhea, most of students (57.7%) had severe dysmenorrhea. There was statistically significant positive correlation between severity of dysmenorrhea and reduction of academic performance (P=0.004), reduction of social life activities /hobbies (P<0.001), affection of relationship with others (P=0.012), and duration of annual university absenteeism (P<0.001), while negative correlation with BMI. Most of participants suffer from mild premenstrual symptoms. Conclusion:Dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among female attending Benha faculty of Medicine. Also, there was negative impact of dysmenorrhea on academic performance so, there is need to enhance the students' awareness about menstrual pain and treatment approaches to lessen the educational process's negative impact. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[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. 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, 2019 What lifestyle and sleep habits are linked to PMS in teenage girls? Cohort study, 2017 How does stress relate to premenstrual symptoms? Survey study, 2012 What menstrual problems are most common in nursing students? Survey study, 2012 Is there a link between premenstrual symptoms and period pain in teenage girls? Survey study, 2026 Is anxiety linked to irregular menstrual cycles in teenage girls? 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