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title: How do stress and premenstrual symptoms relate to each other?
description: A review of 48 studies found complex relationships between stress and premenstrual symptoms. However, larger and more rigorous prospective studies are needed
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/stress-and-premenstrual-symptoms-in-reproductive-aged-women-2016/
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Review, 2016

# How do stress and premenstrual symptoms relate to each other?

A review of 48 studies found complex relationships between stress and premenstrual symptoms. However, larger and more rigorous prospective studies are needed to draw firm conclusions.

 Moderate study design

Reproductive-aged women worldwide (from 48 reviewed studies)

## What they did

Reviewed 48 studies examining how stress and premenstrual symptoms were defined and measured, and identified trends and limitations in the research.

## What they found

Studies revealed major findings on relational patterns between stress and premenstrual symptoms across multiple populations. Complex patterns involving both biological and sociocultural factors were identified.

## What it means for you

Stress appears linked to premenstrual symptoms but the evidence has limitations. Prospective studies tracking women over several menstrual cycles using validated measures are needed, along with more intervention studies on diverse populations.

48

Studies reviewed

## About the study

Original title Stress and Premenstrual Symptoms in Reproductive-Aged Women Authors Lee Y, Im EO Journal Health care for women international Year 2016 Study design Review What was tested Review examining how stress and premenstrual symptoms relate and are measured Read the paper [doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2015.1049352](https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2015.1049352)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)

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