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.
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
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