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title: How common are PMS and PMDD among college students in India? | Niyora
description: PMS was found in 18.4% of college students and PMDD in 3.7%. A simple screening questionnaire was 90.9% effective at identifying women with PMS.
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Interview study, 2016

# How common are PMS and PMDD among college students in India?

PMS was found in 18.4% of college students and PMDD in 3.7%. A simple screening questionnaire was 90.9% effective at identifying women with PMS.

 Early or limited evidence

489 college girls in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India

## What they did

A survey of 529 college girls in five colleges in India. 489 were analyzed using PMS questionnaires and diagnostic interviews to identify PMS and PMDD.

## What they found

PMS was present in 18.4% of students, with 14.7% having moderate to severe PMS and 3.7% having PMDD. The most common symptoms were fatigue, decreased interest in work, and anger. The screening tool had 90.9% sensitivity.

## What it means for you

PMS is relatively common among young women in India. A simple screening tool can help identify women who may benefit from treatment, though results need to be confirmed with more detailed assessment. The study was done in one region of India.

18.4%

Prevalence of PMS

3.7%

Prevalence of PMDD

90.9%

Screening tool sensitivity

## About the study

Original title Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder among college students of Bhavnagar, Gujarat Authors Raval CM, Panchal BN, Tiwari DS et al. Journal Indian journal of psychiatry Year 2016 Study design Interview study Participants 529 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4103/0019-5545.183796](https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5545.183796)

## 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/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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