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Survey study, 2026

# Does PMS affect academic and social performance?

Yes. Students with PMS reported difficulty concentrating (39.5%) and disruption of daily routines and relationships. Academic and social performance were notably better on non-PMS days.

 Early or limited evidence

339 undergraduate female students aged 16-26 in Peshawar, Pakistan

## What they did

Cross-sectional study of 339 undergraduate female students aged 16-26 in Peshawar, Pakistan. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire about PMS symptoms and their effects on academic and social life.

## What they found

200 students (58.9%) met PMS criteria: 80 (40%) mild, 77 (38.5%) moderate, 43 (21.5%) severe. Difficulty concentrating: 79 (39.5%), disinterest: 62 (31%), absenteeism: 18 (9%). Social effects included disruption of daily routine (30.5%), trouble with others (27.5%), relationship issues (23.5%). Mood swings (91.8%), irritability (88.2%), and anger (86.4%) were most common psychological symptoms. Fatigue (89.1%), dizziness (71.4%), and bloating (67.8%) were most common physical symptoms.

## What it means for you

PMS affects concentration and social relationships. Students performed better academically and socially on non-PMS days. The study was limited to one city in Pakistan, so results may not apply to all women.

58.9%

met PMS criteria

39.5%

had difficulty concentrating

91.8%

mood swings (most common)

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome: severity and its impact on academic and social performance of undergraduate female students in Hayatabad, Peshawar Authors Raheelah Amin, Noor Fatima, Aiman Gul Imran et al. Journal Journal of Rehman Medical Institute Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 339 What was tested None - observational study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.52442/jrmi.v12i3.850](https://doi.org/10.52442/jrmi.v12i3.850)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)

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