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title: How common are PMS and PMDD among female medical students in Nepal?
description: PMS was found in 64% of female medical students and PMDD in 36.3%. However, only 7.3% of students with these conditions sought medical help despite major impa
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/pre-menstrual-syndrome-and-pre-menstrual-dysphoric-disorder-in-female-medical-2023/
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Survey study, 2023

# How common are PMS and PMDD among female medical students in Nepal?

PMS was found in 64% of female medical students and PMDD in 36.3%. However, only 7.3% of students with these conditions sought medical help despite major impacts on concentration and mood.

 Early or limited evidence

Female medical students studying MBBS in various medical colleges in Nepal

## What they did

Cross-sectional study of female medical students at various medical colleges in Nepal using self-administered questionnaires from September 2020 to March 2021.

## What they found

64% had PMS and 36.3% had PMDD. Among those affected, 68.1% reported concentration problems in class and 64.6% reported distress. Only 7.3% sought medical consultation. Among those with symptoms, 34.8% used medication (prescribed or self-medicated) and 44.4% used alternative remedies.

## What it means for you

PMS and PMDD are very common in medical students but most do not seek medical help despite significant impact on their studies and wellbeing. The study looked only at female medical students in Nepal, so results may not represent all women.

64%

Prevalence of PMS

36.3%

Prevalence of PMDD

7.3%

Sought medical consultation

## About the study

Original title Pre-menstrual Syndrome and Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder in Female Medical Students of Nepal Authors Mahat A, Dhungana R, Amatya A Journal Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ) Year 2023 Study design Survey study What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80523](https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80523)

## 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/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)

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