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Survey study, 2022

# How common is PMS in Pakistani women?

About 7 in 10 Pakistani women reported at least one PMS symptom. Most were aware that PMS is a real condition and that treatments exist.

 Early or limited evidence

250 Pakistani women of childbearing age

## What they did

Researchers interviewed 250 women about their menstrual cycles and whether they experienced PMS symptoms.

## What they found

174 women (69.6%) reported one or more PMS symptoms. 80% of women said they were aware of PMS symptoms and available treatments.

## What it means for you

PMS is very common among Pakistani women. The main limit is this only asked women about their symptoms without measuring them in a structured way or confirming them over time.

250

women surveyed

174 (69.6%)

women with one or more symptoms

80%

aware of PMS and treatments

## About the study

Original title Prevalence the Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in Pakistani Women Authors Shagufta Perveen, Naila Mairaj, Muniba Maqbool et al. Journal Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 250 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169433](https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169433)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)

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