--- title: How common are painful periods, PMS, and heavy bleeding in teenage girls in Sudan? description: Painful periods were most common at 56.8%, followed by PMS at 30.2% and heavy bleeding at 21%. However, these numbers come from Sudan only, so they may not ap url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-and-associated-factors-for-dysmenorrhea-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-and-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common are painful periods, PMS, and heavy bleeding in teenage girls in Sudan? Survey study, 2025 # How common are painful periods, PMS, and heavy bleeding in teenage girls in Sudan? Painful periods were most common at 56.8%, followed by PMS at 30.2% and heavy bleeding at 21%. However, these numbers come from Sudan only, so they may not apply elsewhere. Early or limited evidence 162 adolescent schoolgirls in Almatamah, Sudan ## What they did Researchers surveyed 162 teenage girls in Almatamah, Sudan using a questionnaire about their periods and symptoms. They also measured each girl's weight and blood iron levels (hemoglobin). They looked at which factors predicted who had which problems. ## What they found Of 162 girls, 56.8% had painful periods, 30.2% had PMS, and 21% had heavy bleeding. Only 13% said symptoms disrupted daily life, and 17.3% had sought medical help. Girls with more years since their first period were more likely to have heavy bleeding (adjusted odds ratio 1.69) and painful periods (adjusted odds ratio 1.55), but not PMS. Age, mother's education, and weight were not linked to menstrual problems. ## What it means for you Painful periods are very common in Sudanese teenage girls, but few get medical help. The longer a girl has been menstruating, the more she develops heavy bleeding or painful periods. The study was small and only included Sudan, so results may not apply to other countries. The researchers recommend girls should track their periods and receive menstrual health education. 56.8% Girls with painful periods 30.2% Girls with PMS 21% Girls with heavy menstrual bleeding ## About the study Original title Prevalence and associated factors for dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, and premenstrual syndrome in adolescent schoolgirls in Sudan Authors Salih Y, Hassan AA, AlHabardi N et al. Journal BMC women's health Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 162 What was tested Not applicable Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03993-9](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03993-9) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) 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 Systematic review, 2025 Does teaching adolescent girls about their menstrual cycle and health help reduce period pain and PMS? Survey study, 2023 How common are PMS, PMDD, anxiety, and depression in rural adolescent girls? Survey study, 2026 Does low calcium intake relate to PMS in teenage girls? Non-randomised trial, 2026 Does group counseling reduce PMS symptoms in school students? Study, 2026 How common is premenstrual syndrome in teenage girls? Non-randomised trial, 2025 Does education about yoga help treat PMS symptoms? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗