Survey study, 2017
Are exercise and sleep linked to PMS?
Yes, women who exercise regularly and sleep well are less likely to have PMS symptoms than those with poor exercise and sleep habits.
What they did
Researchers asked 141 midwifery students about their exercise habits, sleep patterns, and PMS symptoms.
What they found
68.8% of students did not exercise regularly, 66% had poor sleep patterns, and 68.8% experienced moderate to severe PMS. Students with poor sleep and no regular exercise were more likely to have PMS.
What it means for you
Getting more exercise and better sleep might help reduce PMS, but this study only shows that these habits are connected to PMS, not that they cause symptoms to change. The main limit is the study does not say how much exercise or how many hours of sleep are needed.
141
midwifery students
68.8
percent without regular exercise
66
percent with poor sleep patterns
About the study
- Original title
- OLAH RAGA DAN POLA TIDUR BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)
- Authors
- Lisnawati Lisnawati
- Journal
- Care Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Kesehatan
- Year
- 2017
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.33366/cr.v5i2.568