--- title: How common and severe is PMS among young women in India? | Niyora description: In this study, around a quarter to a third of young women had PMS symptoms ranging from mild to severe, with mood and behaviour changes affected most. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-and-severity-of-premenstrual-syndrome-among-young-females-in-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common and severe is PMS among young women in India? Survey study, 2022 # How common and severe is PMS among young women in India? In this study, around a quarter to a third of young women had PMS symptoms ranging from mild to severe, with mood and behaviour changes affected most. Early or limited evidence 500 young women aged 18-28 at Pt. Ravishankar University, Chhattisgarh, India ## What they did A cross-sectional survey of 500 young women (menarche age 12.29 ± 1.49, current age 18-28, average 22.81 ± 2.29) at Pt. Ravishankar University in Chhattisgarh, India, using the 2010 Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (4th edition). ## What they found 13% had mild PMS, 13.60% had moderate PMS, and 11.40% had severe PMS. The most affected areas were behavioural changes (7.05 ± 4.57), arousal (7.08 ± 4.06), and negative effects (7.03 ± 4.88). Other symptoms measured included autonomic reactions, water retention, pain, control, and impaired concentration. The overall mean distress score was 47.91 (SD 13.16). ## What it means for you PMS is common among these young women and affects daily life, mostly through mood and behaviour changes. This is a one-time survey at a single university with no comparison group, so it describes the situation there but cannot explain causes or be applied directly to other populations. 13.60% Moderate PMS 11.40% Severe PMS 47.91 Overall mean distress score ## About the study Original title Prevalence and Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome among Young Females in Chhattisgarh, India Authors Riddhi Sahu, Suresh Lal Barnwal, Santosh Vishvakarma Journal Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 500 What was tested none; this was a descriptive survey using the Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.1.34](https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.1.34) Original abstract Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), often known as premenstrual tension, is a set of physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms that women experience in the luteal phase of menstrual cycle (7–10 days before menstruation). The aim of the present study is to find out the prevalence of PMS in young females quantitative approach with descriptive research design was adopted and study samples was chosen by purposive research sampling. The data were collected from Pt. Ravishankar University through the fourth edition of Menstrual Distress questionnaire published in 2010 by Rudolf H. Moos. The collected data were analyzed by a descriptive statistical method. 500 girls were selected for the study. Who has reached menarche, their menarche were (12.29 ± 1.49) and is between the ages of 18 and 28 (22.81 ± 2.29). The result indicates that 13%, 13.60%, and 11.40% of girls are suffering from mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of PMS. The most affected symptoms were Behavioral changes (7.05 ± 4.57), arousal (7.08 ± 4.06), and negative effects (7.03 ± 4.88). Other symptoms were autonomic reaction (4.96 ± 2.89), water retention (4.88 ± 2.6), pain (5.5 ± 2.54), control (5.5 ± 3.59), and impaired concentration (6.48 ± 5.86). The overall mean was 47.91, with a standard deviation of 13.16, indicating that the majority of the girls experienced some form of menstrual discomfort. PMS has an impact on everyday activities and quality of life. It’s also linked to social advancement and financial costs. Hence, there is a need for awareness of PMS and its management. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[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. 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