--- title: Is PMS common in women with PCOS, and does it affect quality of life? description: Yes. PMS is very common in women with PCOS and is linked to lower quality of life, though the link is small, meaning other factors also matter. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-and-its-impact-on-quality-of-life-in-married-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is PMS common in women with PCOS, and does it affect quality of life? Survey study, 2025 # Is PMS common in women with PCOS, and does it affect quality of life? Yes. PMS is very common in women with PCOS and is linked to lower quality of life, though the link is small, meaning other factors also matter. Early or limited evidence 375 married women aged 25-35 with PCOS in Sialkot, Pakistan. ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 375 married women with PCOS aged 25-35 in Pakistan. Researchers measured PMS severity and quality of life using standard questionnaires. ## What they found Among 375 women: 47.5% had severe PMS, 42.9% had moderate PMS, 7.7% had mild PMS, and 1.9% had very severe PMS. Women with higher PMS scores had lower quality of life (p=0.042), but the effect was small. ## What it means for you If you have PCOS, PMS is likely. It does matter for your quality of life, but it's one of several factors affecting how well you feel. This study only captures one moment in time and comes from one country, so results may not apply everywhere. 47.5% women with severe PMS 375 total participants p=0.042 statistical significance of link to quality of life ## About the study Original title Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Impact on Quality of Life in Married Females With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Authors Sheezah Arshad, Fatima Bano, Tuba shahid et al. Journal Journal of Health Wellness and Community Research Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 375 What was tested None. Observational study measuring PMS and quality of life. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.61919/rh0t2v10](https://doi.org/10.61919/rh0t2v10) Original abstract Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is frequently associated with psychological distress and reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and hormonal dysregulation may increase vulnerability to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Objective: To determine the prevalence of PMS severity among married women with PCOS and assess its association with HRQOL. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2024 to March 2025 among married women aged 25–35 years with PCOS attending hospitals in Sialkot, Pakistan (Ref # USKT/FAHS/RECLetter-00091). PCOS eligibility was assessed using a clinical diagnostic screening questionnaire (score >2). PMS severity was measured using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and HRQOL was assessed using the SF-36. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate prevalence, and simple linear regression examined the association between PMS score and HRQOL summary score using SPSS v26. Results: Among 375 participants (mean age 29.45 ± 2.74 years), PMS severity was predominantly severe (47.5%) or moderate (42.9%), with mild (7.7%) and very severe (1.9%) symptoms less frequent. HRQOL categories were severe impairment (40.5%), moderate impairment (17.1%), mild impairment (10.7%), and healthy (31.7%). PMS score showed a statistically significant association with HRQOL (p=0.042), although the explained variance was small (R²=0.011). Conclusion: PMS is highly prevalent in married women with PCOS and is significantly associated with HRQOL; however, the magnitude of association is small, indicating that additional determinants likely contribute to overall quality-of-life impairment.: Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-pcos/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/) 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 Review, 2025 What is the menstrual cycle and how do menstrual disorders affect women? Case-control study, 2024 Do women with PCOS have worse PMS symptoms and mental health than women without it? Survey study, 2021 Are premenstrual symptoms linked to stress and poor quality of life in female students? Cohort study, 2026 Is PMS becoming more common and more disabling worldwide? Randomised trial, 2026 Does yoga or Pilates help reduce PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2026 Does Kundalini Reiki help reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗