--- title: Does being overweight increase the risk of PMS? | Niyora description: Yes. Overweight women are about 8 times more likely to have PMS than non-overweight women. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/overweight-dan-premesntrual-syndrome-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does being overweight increase the risk of PMS? Survey study, 2022 # Does being overweight increase the risk of PMS? Yes. Overweight women are about 8 times more likely to have PMS than non-overweight women. Early or limited evidence 53 midwifery students with regular menstrual cycles in Indonesia ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 53 midwifery students with regular menstrual cycles. Researchers measured body mass index (BMI) and used a questionnaire to assess PMS symptoms. ## What they found Overweight was significantly associated with PMS (P-Value 0.00, odds ratio 8.02). Overweight women were about 8 times more likely to have PMS. ## What it means for you Overweight may increase PMS risk, but this study is very small and only included one class of midwifery students in one year, so findings may not apply to all women. 53 students studied 8.02 odds ratio (overweight increases PMS risk) P=0.00 statistically significant ## About the study Original title OVERWEIGHT DAN PREMESNTRUAL SYNDROME Authors Irma Hamdayani Pasaribu, Maria Alia Rahayu, Rina Marlina Journal HSG Journal Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 53 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.35706/hsg.v7i01.7956](https://doi.org/10.35706/hsg.v7i01.7956) Original abstract Premenstrual syndrome is identified by physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that greatly affect a woman's daily life, including work and daily activities, which appear before menstruation and end spontaneously a few days after menstruation. The exact cause of premenstrual syndrome is not known, but it may be due to hormonal changes, prostaglandins, diet, medications, and lifestyle. Women who are overweight are at high risk of developing PMS. This study is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach to determine the relationship between overweight and premenstrual syndrome. The study sample was 53 midwifery student class 2019-2020 with inclusion criteria have regular menstrual cycles in the last two months, willing to be respondents and filling out the informed consent form. The independent variable in this study is Body Mass Index (BMI) and the dependent variable is PMS. BMI is obtained by calculating the formula BMI=Weight: Height (m)2. To find out the presence of PMS using the Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (SPAF) questionnaire. From the results of the Chi Square statistical test obtained P-Value 0.00 and OR 8.02, it can be concluded that overweight is associated with Premenstrual Syndrome. Keywords: Nutritional Status, Overweight, Premenstrual Syndrome Reproduced under CC-BY-SA. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/) 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 Review, 1997 Does appetite and food cravings change during the menstrual cycle, especially in women with PMS? Review, 2026 Can diet and nutrition help reduce PMS symptoms? Cohort study, 2026 Are diet and lifestyle linked to premenstrual symptoms in college students? Cohort study, 2026 Are stress, physical activity, and diet linked to premenstrual symptoms? Survey study, 2026 How do pain, sleep quality, and appetite change across the menstrual cycle? Case-control study, 2026 Does vitamin D help PMS symptoms? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗