--- title: Are premenstrual symptoms linked to depression in teenage girls? description: Yes. Girls with premenstrual symptoms were about 1.7 times more likely to have depressive symptoms than girls without PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-and-its-relationship-to-depression-among-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Are premenstrual symptoms linked to depression in teenage girls? Survey study, 2025 # Are premenstrual symptoms linked to depression in teenage girls? Yes. Girls with premenstrual symptoms were about 1.7 times more likely to have depressive symptoms than girls without PMS. Moderate study design 2970 Korean adolescent girls aged 14-17 who had started menstruation ## What they did Large nationwide cross-sectional survey in Korea with 2970 adolescent girls aged 14-17 who had started menstruation. Researchers assessed premenstrual symptoms and depressive symptoms using standard questionnaires. ## What they found 70.5% reported premenstrual symptoms. The most common PMS symptoms were irritability in 43.8%, abdominal bloating in 32.8%, and breast tenderness in 27.5%. 15.5% had depressive symptoms. Girls with premenstrual symptoms were about 1.7 times more likely to have depressive symptoms. Satisfaction with body image was linked to depression, but body weight was not. ## What it means for you Premenstrual symptoms in teenage girls are clearly linked to depression. Doctors should ask about both PMS and depression when caring for teenagers. This was a large nationwide study, but findings may not apply to girls in other countries. 70.5% girls with premenstrual symptoms 15.5% girls with depressive symptoms 1.7 times increased likelihood of depression with PMS ## About the study Original title Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and its relationship to depression among Korean adolescents: A nationwide cross-sectional study Authors Lee H, Choi KS, Rhee Y Journal Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 3,000 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2024.08.013](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2024.08.013) Original abstract Objective: To investigate the prevalence of PMS and depressive symptoms and to determine their association among Korean adolescent girls using a nationally representative cross-sectional survey. Materials and methods: The Korean Study of Women's Health Related Issues (K-Stori)was used. Of the 3000 adolescent girls aged 14-17 years, the study subjects were 2970 girls after menarche. Depressive symptom was assessed with the PHQ-9. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to investigate factors associated with depressive symptom. Results: The prevalence of PMS was 70.5 %. Irritability (43.8 %), abdominal bloating (32.8 %), and breast tenderness (27.5 %) were the most predominant symptoms. The prevalence of depressive symptom was 15.5 %. Girls with PMS were more likely to be depressed than those who did not experience PMS (OR, 1.70; CI, 1.31-2.20). BMI was not associated with depressive symptom. However, a significant association was noted between satisfaction with one's body image and depressive symptom. Ever-smokers were more likely to be depressed than never-smokers (OR, 1.64; CI, 1.10-2.45). Conclusions: PMS were significantly associated with depressive symptom. PMS should be taken into account in the management of depression. Our study emphasized the significance of a multidisciplinary approach. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Alcohol, smoking and substance use](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-substance-use/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) 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 Cohort study, 2023 Does recreational physical exercise reduce premenstrual symptoms in teenage girls? 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