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title: How common is PMS in female college students and does it affect quality of life?
description: 62.7% of 300 female college students had PMS, and it was associated with poorer quality of life across all areas. The most common symptoms were back, joint, a
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Survey study, 2023

# How common is PMS in female college students and does it affect quality of life?

62.7% of 300 female college students had PMS, and it was associated with poorer quality of life across all areas. The most common symptoms were back, joint, and muscle aches.

 Moderate study design

300 female college students in Mumbai, India

## What they did

A cross-sectional study of 300 female science students at a college in Mumbai. Researchers gave self-reported questionnaires about diet, lifestyle, family history, and menstrual symptoms using standardized assessment tools.

## 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 had emotional symptoms in the premenstrual phase. PMS was associated with poorer quality of life across all domains. Eating sweets and lack of physical activity were linked to PMS.

## What it means for you

More than 6 in 10 female college students have PMS, which noticeably reduces their quality of life. Diet and exercise may play a role. The study was limited to one college in Mumbai and students self-reported their symptoms, which could introduce bias.

300

female college students

62.7%

had PMS

50%

had emotional symptoms

## About the study

Original title PREVALENCE OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND ITS IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG SELECTED COLLEGE STUDENTS : A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY Authors Prakhar Jain, Bhoomika Jain, Lavish Chayal Journal GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 300 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.36106/gjra/1705951](https://doi.org/10.36106/gjra/1705951)

## 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/)[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/)

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