--- title: What types of premenstrual syndrome exist and how common are they? description: Premenstrual syndrome comes in four types: anxiety-type (38%), swelling-type (26%), depression-type (22%), and cravings-type (11%). We can be fairly confident url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/investigating-the-different-forms-of-premenstrual-syndrome-in-kursk-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What types of premenstrual syndrome exist and how common are they? Survey study, 2024 # What types of premenstrual syndrome exist and how common are they? Premenstrual syndrome comes in four types: anxiety-type (38%), swelling-type (26%), depression-type (22%), and cravings-type (11%). We can be fairly confident of this, though the study only included students in one Russian city. Early or limited evidence 128 university students from 20 countries studying in Kursk, Russia, average age 22 years ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 128 female university students (average age 22) from 20 countries studying in Kursk, Russia who completed an online questionnaire about menstrual symptoms, lifestyle, diet, sleep, caffeine, smoking, and alcohol use. ## What they found 84% of participants had PMS, with 25% having a severe form. Anxiety-type PMS was most common at 38%, followed by swelling-type at 26%, depression-type at 22%, and cravings-type at 11%. In winter, 55% reported worse symptoms, with 32% having anxiety-type and 25% having swelling-type. ## What it means for you This suggests PMS comes in different forms and may worsen in winter, possibly due to less activity and more time indoors. However, it only studied students in one Russian city, so findings may not apply to all women or other regions. 84% had PMS 38% anxiety-type PMS (most common) 55% had worse symptoms in winter ## About the study Original title Investigating The Different Forms Of Premenstrual Syndrome In Kursk International And Russian Students Authors Oladele Justus, Anna Borisovna Khuraseva Journal Special journal of the Medical Academy and other Life Sciences Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 128 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.58676/sjmas.v2i4.69](https://doi.org/10.58676/sjmas.v2i4.69) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Alcohol, smoking and substance use](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-substance-use/)[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, 2020 How do diet and lifestyle factors relate to PMS and PMDD in medical students? Survey study, 2023 What percentage of women aged 20-35 have PMS symptoms and what types are most common? Systematic review, 2025 How common are PMS, PMDD, and painful periods in nursing students, and do they affect their schooling? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2022 What diet, stress, and lifestyle factors are linked to PMS symptoms? Cohort study, 2022 What are PMS and PMDD and how should they be diagnosed and treated? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗