--- title: How common is PMS among college students and does it affect their quality of life? description: PMS affects 62.7% of college students studied and reduces quality of life across physical, mental, social, and environmental domains. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-and-its-impact-on-quality-of-life-among-2019/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS among college students and does it affect their quality of life? Survey study, 2019 # How common is PMS among college students and does it affect their quality of life? PMS affects 62.7% of college students studied and reduces quality of life across physical, mental, social, and environmental domains. Early or limited evidence 300 female college students in Puducherry, India ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 300 female science students at a women's college in Puducherry, India. Researchers administered questionnaires assessing PMS symptoms, PMDD, quality of life, diet, and physical activity. ## What they found 62.7% had PMS. The most common symptoms were back, joint, and muscle aches, followed by abdominal heaviness and discomfort. About half the students had mood symptoms in the premenstrual phase. PMS was linked to poorer quality of life across all domains. Eating sweets and lack of physical activity were associated with PMS. ## What it means for you More than six in ten college students experienced PMS, which significantly affected day-to-day functioning. The study only included science students at one college in India, so findings may not apply to other populations or countries. 62.7% PMS prevalence 300 Number of students 50% With mood symptoms premenstrually ## About the study Original title Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and its impact on quality of life among selected college students in Puducherry Authors Bhuvaneswari K, Rabindran P, Bharadwaj B Journal The National medical journal of India Year 2019 Study design Survey study Participants 300 What was tested None; observational study of PMS prevalence and lifestyle Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4103/0970-258x.272109](https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-258x.272109) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[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/) 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 How common are PMS, PMDD, and painful periods in nursing students, and do they affect their schooling? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Survey study, 2023 How common is PMS in female college students and does it affect quality of life? Survey study, 2019 What causes severe PMS in female college students with disabilities? Survey study, 2026 How do pre-menstrual symptoms affect the work and social life of young women? Survey study, 2025 How common are period pain and PMS in Spanish university students, and do lifestyle choices affect them? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗