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title: Do men notice premenstrual changes in women? | Niyora
description: Yes. 99 college men said they believe women experience premenstrual changes including mood swings, hostility, low self-esteem, physical discomfort, and behavi
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/men-s-perception-of-premenstrual-changes-on-the-premenstrual-assessment-form-1990/
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- Do men notice premenstrual changes in women?

Study, 1990

# Do men notice premenstrual changes in women?

Yes. 99 college men said they believe women experience premenstrual changes including mood swings, hostility, low self-esteem, physical discomfort, and behavioral changes.

 Early or limited evidence

99 college-age men (undergraduate students)

## What they did

Researchers asked 99 undergraduate men whether they believed women experienced different feelings and behaviors during the premenstrual part of the cycle. They asked about 18 possible changes on a symptom form.

## What they found

The men said yes, they perceive premenstrual changes in women. They identified mood swings, hostility, low self-esteem, physical discomfort, and behavioral changes as things they notice.

## What it means for you

This shows that partners notice PMS, which means partner support and understanding might be possible. However, this surveyed only college men, so we do not know if older men or men from other backgrounds would respond the same way. The study only asked what men think they perceive, not what actually happens to women's symptoms or behavior.

99

college men surveyed

18

premenstrual changes they were asked about

## About the study

Original title Men's perception of premenstrual changes on the premenstrual assessment form Authors Christensen AP, Oei TP Journal Psychological reports Year 1990 Study design Study Participants 99 What was tested None - survey study Read the paper [doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1990.66.2.615](https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1990.66.2.615)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/)

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