Survey study, 2015
Does having more knowledge about PMS affect whether women get PMS symptoms?
No. The study found no significant relationship between knowledge level about PMS and whether women actually experienced symptoms.
What they did
Cross-sectional survey of female university students in Indonesia. Students completed questionnaires about their knowledge of PMS, menstrual cycle regularity, diet, exercise, nutrition, and body weight.
What they found
No significant connection was found between knowledge and PMS symptoms. The researchers identified several factors that may contribute to PMS: irregular menstrual cycles, lower progesterone levels, higher estrogen levels, stress, early first menstruation, and poor nutrition.
What it means for you
Simply knowing more about PMS does not appear to prevent or reduce symptoms. The study was limited because it was done at only one university in Indonesia and only looked at relationships rather than following women over time.
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Biological and lifestyle factors examined
About the study
- Original title
- Pengetahuan Mahasiswi Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia Terhadap Premenstrual Syndrome
- Authors
- Riris Lindiawati Puspitasari, Dewi Elfidasari, Kun Mardiwati Rahayu
- Journal
- JURNAL Al-AZHAR INDONESIA SERI SAINS DAN TEKNOLOGI
- Year
- 2015
- Study design
- Survey study
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.36722/sst.v2i3.141
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