--- title: Is PMS linked to physical activity, weight, and blood pressure? description: Yes. Women with regular physical activity, normal weight, and no high blood pressure had significantly fewer PMS symptoms. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-factors-in-reproductive-women-18-40-years-old-2021/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is PMS linked to physical activity, weight, and blood pressure? Survey study, 2021 # Is PMS linked to physical activity, weight, and blood pressure? Yes. Women with regular physical activity, normal weight, and no high blood pressure had significantly fewer PMS symptoms. Early or limited evidence 54 women aged 18-40 in Tuban District, Indonesia ## What they did Asked 54 women aged 18-40 in Indonesia about their physical activity, weight, blood pressure, and PMS symptoms to see if these were linked. ## What they found Regular physical activity, normal body weight, and no high blood pressure were all linked to fewer PMS symptoms. Women with these factors had fewer complaints. ## What it means for you Three lifestyle and health factors may be linked to PMS severity. The study is small and from one region of Indonesia, so results may not apply elsewhere. 54 women in the study 7-14 days before period when symptoms appear 3 lifestyle factors linked to PMS ## About the study Original title Premenstrual Syndrome Factors in Reproductive Women 18 – 40 Years Old Authors Senja Himaya, Ashon Sa’adi, Lilik Herawati Journal EMBRIO Year 2021 Study design Survey study Participants 54 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.36456/embrio.v13i2.4007](https://doi.org/10.36456/embrio.v13i2.4007) Original abstract Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collection of symptoms in reproductive women that appear on the 7-14 days before menstruation, such as physical, psychological, and behavioral disorders. Symptoms that often occur include excessive anxiety, irritability, breast pain, increased or decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, acne, lumbago and back pain which can reduce productivity. Some experts say that PMS occur due to decreased serotonin levels caused by low physical activity, less or excess BMI, and hypertension. This research aims to analyze the relationship between PMS with physical activity, BMI, and hypertension in women 18-40 years old. This research was an observational analytic study with a cross sectional approach. The total sample was 54 reproductive women in Tuban District according to the inclusion criteria and using purposive sampling. Chi square statistical test was used to determine the significant level of data obtained level of significant α=0,05. After the chi square test was carried out, it was obtained physical activity with ρ = 0,012, BMI with ρ = 0,002, and hypertension with ρ = 0,003. This means there are relationship between physical activity, BMI, and hypertension with PMS. The conclusion is habits in proper and routine physical activity, normal BMI, and no history of hypertension can reduce the PMS complaints. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/) 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 Randomised trial, 2017 Does yoga help with PMS symptoms? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Randomised trial, 2026 Is Pilates exercise more effective than stretching for reducing PMS symptoms? Survey study, 2025 Can a plant-based supplement reduce PMS symptoms? Survey study, 2024 Does knowing about Ayurvedic yoga make teenage girls more interested in practicing it for PMS? Survey study, 2021 Do premenstrual symptoms affect sexual desire? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗