Survey study, 2014
How common is premenstrual syndrome in teenage and young adult girls?
About 28 percent of girls aged 13 to 22 had some premenstrual syndrome symptoms, and about 7 percent had severe symptoms. Fatigue and backache were the most common.
What they did
Researchers surveyed 275 girls aged 13 to 22 at schools and colleges in Kadapa, India. They asked about premenstrual symptoms and whether family members had PMS.
What they found
Of the 275 girls, 76 (27.6%) reported premenstrual syndrome, and 5 (6.7%) reported severe syndrome. The most common symptom was fatigue (162 girls, 58.9%), followed by backache (165 girls, 60%). Girls aged 19 to 22 had the highest prevalence at 30.3 percent. Among girls with premenstrual syndrome, 61 (41.2%) had family members with PMS.
What it means for you
Premenstrual syndrome is fairly common in girls and young women, with about one in four experiencing symptoms. Having family members with PMS raises a girl's risk. This study was done in India, so results may not apply everywhere.
27.6%
with PMS symptoms
58.9%
reporting fatigue
41.2%
with family history of PMS
About the study
- Original title
- Study of Prevalence of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome among the 13 to 22 Years of Young Girls Residing in Kadapa Town of Andhra Pradesh
- Authors
- Suresh Kumbhar, Devidas Tondare, G Tejaswini et al.
- Journal
- International Journal of Contemporary Medicine
- Year
- 2014
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 275
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.5958/2321-1032.2014.01046.8
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