--- title: Who do women with PMS turn to for help, and how does PMS affect their lives? description: Most women with PMS asked relatives for help rather than doctors, and PMS was linked to worse daily activities, body image, weight satisfaction, and relations url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-consultation-sources-and-the-impact-on-women-s-quality-of-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Who do women with PMS turn to for help, and how does PMS affect their lives? Survey study, 2022 # Who do women with PMS turn to for help, and how does PMS affect their lives? Most women with PMS asked relatives for help rather than doctors, and PMS was linked to worse daily activities, body image, weight satisfaction, and relationships. This is based on a single survey, so it cannot prove PMS caused these problems. Early or limited evidence 179 women, more than half aged 20-30 ## What they did Researchers gave a validated PMS questionnaire and a 7-item quality of life questionnaire (made by the researchers themselves) to 179 women in a one-time cross-sectional survey. ## What they found 88% of the women had PMS. Of those seeking help, 51% went to relatives and 34% went to physicians. Symptom severity was not linked to whether women sought consultation. PMS symptoms were linked to problems with daily activities (p=0.039), satisfaction with general appearance (p=0.001) and weight (p=0.022), and relationships with family (p=0.001) and other people (p=0.002). ## What it means for you PMS is very common and touches many parts of daily life, but most women lean on family rather than health professionals for support, which the authors say doctors should notice more. Because it was a one-time survey with a questionnaire made by the researchers, it cannot show that PMS directly causes these life problems. 88% Had PMS 51% Consulted relatives 34% Consulted physicians ## About the study Original title Premenstrual syndrome: consultation sources and the impact on women's quality of life Authors Jaber RM, Alghzawi AO, Salameh HH Journal African health sciences Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 179 What was tested No intervention tested; this was an observational cross-sectional survey. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v22i1.10](https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v22i1.10) Original abstract Introduction: The main aim of this study was to explore the sources of consultation that women seek during premenstural syndrome (PMS), and to establish the association between the severity of PMS and how it affects the quality of life. Methods: Cross sectional study of 179 female patients, using an Arabic validated version of the shortened premenstrual assessment form, and a 7-item quality of life questionnaire that was developed by the researchers. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability via a pilot study before the initiation of data collection. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 19. Results: 179 women participated in the study, with more than half of them aged between 20-30 years old. PMS prevalence was 88%; patient's predominantly sought help from their relatives (51%), followed by physicians (34%). There was no association found between the severity of premenstrual symptoms and seeking consultation. PMS symptoms affected women's daily activities (p-value 0.039), their satisfaction with their general appearance (p-value 0.001) and weight (p-value 0.022), and affected their relationships with family members (p-value 0.001) and other people (p-value 0.002). Conclusion: PMS is a common condition that affects women and their quality of life in several ways. Physicians and primary health care providers must be more vigilant in detecting the presence of PMS. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/) 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 Cohort study, 2026 Is PMS becoming more common and more disabling worldwide? Randomised trial, 2026 Does yoga or Pilates help reduce PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2026 Does Kundalini Reiki help reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life? Randomised trial, 2026 Does taking alpha-lactalbumin supplement for three months help with period-related symptoms? Systematic review, 2026 Do mindfulness and relaxation techniques help with PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2026 Does a warm footbath help PMS symptoms and sleep quality? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗