--- title: Does PMS affect work or family relationships differently? | Niyora description: PMS affected 55.3% of women, mostly with moderate severity. It had greater impact on family relationships than on work. Work status was not linked to PMS seve url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-premenstrual-disorder-and-its-associated-symptoms-among-women-a-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does PMS affect work or family relationships differently? Survey study, 2026 # Does PMS affect work or family relationships differently? PMS affected 55.3% of women, mostly with moderate severity. It had greater impact on family relationships than on work. Work status was not linked to PMS severity. Early or limited evidence 284 women (location and ages not specified in abstract) ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 284 women assessing PMS prevalence and its effects on occupational and social functioning. ## What they found 55.3% had PMS, with 65% of those having moderate severity. Psychological symptoms included anxiety and irritability. Physical symptoms included fatigue and excessive sleep. PMS had marked impact on family relationships compared to work. No significant link between occupation and syndrome severity (P=0.25). ## What it means for you PMS is common and affects family relationships more than work. However, the study provided limited details about participants and symptoms. The limited information makes it hard to know how much to rely on these findings. 55.3% had PMS 65% moderate severity P=0.25 no link with occupation ## About the study Original title "Prevalence of Premenstrual Disorder and Its Associated Symptoms Among Women: A Cross-Sectional Study with Analysis of Occupational and Social Factors" Authors Marwan Khattab, Maria Kilani, Randa Baroudi et al. Journal Journal of Al-Wataniya Private University Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 284 What was tested None - observational study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21757952](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21757952) Original abstract Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by recurrent psychological and physical symptoms in the premenstrual phase. This study assessed the prevalence of PMS and its associated symptoms among a sample of women, analyzing occupational and social factors. The sample included 284 participants, with results showing that 55.3% had PMS, of which 65% were moderate in severity. Psychological (e.g., anxiety, irritability) and physical symptoms (e.g., fatigue, hypersomnia) were predominant, with a marked impact on family relationships compared to occupational aspects. Statistical analyses revealed no significant link between occupation and syndrome severity (P=0.25). The findings highlight the need for awareness programs and psychological support targeting women, particularly in social contexts. 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/)[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 Systematic review, 2026 Why do some women experience mood changes linked to their menstrual cycle? Review, 2025 How do stress hormone levels change during the menstrual cycle and how does this affect health? Systematic review, 2025 Does alcohol use affect menstrual health in teenage girls? Review, 2015 What do we know about PMS and PMDD and how are they treated? Review, 2008 What medications are FDA-approved for treating PMDD? Survey study, 2026 Is PMS worse in medical students with higher stress? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗