--- title: How common is PMS among reproductive-aged women, and what are the main symptoms? description: About 46% had PMS. Anxiety and bloating were the most common symptoms, affecting most of those with PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-in-reproductive-age-females-in-muzaffarabad-ajk-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS among reproductive-aged women, and what are the main symptoms? Survey study, 2025 # How common is PMS among reproductive-aged women, and what are the main symptoms? About 46% had PMS. Anxiety and bloating were the most common symptoms, affecting most of those with PMS. Early or limited evidence 356 women aged 18-45 at one hospital in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 356 women aged 18-45 at one hospital's obstetrics department in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, from January to June 2025. Researchers used a screening tool to identify PMS and its symptoms. ## What they found 46.1% had PMS. Among those with PMS, anxiety was present in 70.7% and bloating in 61%. Age, body weight, marital status, and contraceptive use were not linked to PMS. ## What it means for you Only one hospital in one area, so may not represent all women in Pakistan. Cross-sectional study (snapshot in time). Shows PMS is common and affects roughly half of women of reproductive age. 46.1% had PMS 70.7% with PMS had anxiety 61% with PMS had bloating ## About the study Original title Premenstrual Syndrome in Reproductive Age Females in Muzaffarabad AJK Authors Attia Ghulam Ghos, Aymen Ghulam Ghos Journal Indus journal of bioscience research. Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 356 What was tested None. This was screening at one hospital. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i7.2908](https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i7.2908) Original abstract Objective: To determine the frequency and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome among reproductive aged women in Muzaffarabad AJK. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Duration and Place of Study: This research was conducted from 10th January 2025 to 10th June 2025 at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of AIMS Hospital Muzaffarabad AJK. Methodology: A total of 356 participants, aged 18–45 years, were selected. The Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool was adapted as a tool for screening symptoms of PMS, which comprise psychiatric symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, anxiety, depression, and fatigue, as well as somatic symptoms such as back ache, bloating, headaches, breast tender point, as well as abdominal discomfort. Continuous variables were presented in mean value with standard deviation as well as nominal variables which were presented as the form of frequency percent, as comparisons were conducted through the chi-squared test. Results: The prevalence of Premenstrual syndrome in the study group was found to be 46.10% (n=164). Anxiety as a psychological symptom was found in 70.70% (n=116) of the population, and as a somatic symptom, bloating was found in 61.00% (n=100) of the population. There was no association found between the variables of age, body mass index, marital status, or use of contraceptives with the prevalence of PMS (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The study indicates that PMS is a common condition affecting nearly half of reproductive-aged women. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/) 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 Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Cohort study, 2022 Does living in greener areas reduce PMS symptoms? Survey study, 2025 Can a plant-based supplement reduce PMS symptoms? Survey study, 2024 How do hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle affect gut health and mood? Survey study, 2019 How common is PMS in female operating room technologists? Randomised trial, 2017 Does yoga help with PMS symptoms? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗