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title: How common is PMS and PMDD in Pakistan and how do they relate to mental health?
description: PMS was found in 36.2% and PMDD in 8.5%. Both were linked to higher stress and depression, and worse quality of life.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-and-psychosocial-correlates-of-premenstrual-syndrome-among-university-2026/
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Survey study, 2026

# How common is PMS and PMDD in Pakistan and how do they relate to mental health?

PMS was found in 36.2% and PMDD in 8.5%. Both were linked to higher stress and depression, and worse quality of life.

 Early or limited evidence

221 female university students aged 18-30 in Pakistan

## What they did

Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study of 221 female university students aged 18-30 in Pakistan between October 2024 and July 2025 using standard questionnaires for PMS, stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life.

## What they found

PMS prevalence was 36.2% and PMDD was 8.5%. Those with PMS had higher stress scores (β=4.741) and depression scores (β=9.380) and worse quality of life across all eight domains. PMDD was linked to depression (β=7.226) and greater limitations due to emotional problems (β=-29.542).

## What it means for you

Both PMS and PMDD are connected to depression and stress in these students. Results are from one country and may not apply elsewhere. The study shows connection but cannot prove one causes the other.

36.2%

PMS prevalence

8.5%

PMDD prevalence

221

participants

## About the study

Original title Prevalence and Psychosocial Correlates of Premenstrual Syndrome among University Students in Pakistan Authors Rafique S, Rafique F, Siddique S et al. Journal Authorea Preprints Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 221 What was tested None Read the paper [doi.org/10.22541/au.177003203.39999729/v1](https://doi.org/10.22541/au.177003203.39999729/v1)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Anxiety disorders and OCD](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-anxiety-disorders/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)

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