Survey study, 2025
How common is PMDD among female medical students in Vietnam?
PMDD affects 4.2% of female medical students at this university. The study also found that menstrual cycle length, regularity, electronics use, and alcohol drinking are linked to PMDD.
What they did
Researchers surveyed 477 female students using a standardized PMDD screening tool and gathered information about their menstrual cycles, electronics use, and alcohol consumption.
What they found
4.2% of the students had PMDD. Statistically significant associations were found between PMDD and longer or irregular menstrual cycles, higher electronic device usage time, and certain alcohol consumption habits.
What it means for you
PMDD occurs in a small but meaningful proportion of young women. The associations with electronics and alcohol suggest these factors may be involved, but the study cannot prove cause and effect. Results are from one medical school in Vietnam and may not apply to other locations or populations.
477
female students surveyed
4.2%
prevalence of PMDD
4
risk factors identified
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder among Female Students at Buon Ma Thuot Medical University, Vietnam
- Authors
- Trieu Le Phong
- Journal
- International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research
- Year
- 2025
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 477
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.54660/ijmbhr.2025.6.3.21-25
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