--- title: Can coping skills training reduce premenstrual stress? | Niyora description: Yes. Women who received coping skills training had significantly greater reductions in premenstrual stress compared to women with no training. They also impro url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-effect-of-coping-skills-training-on-premenstrual-syndrome-and-coping-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Can coping skills training reduce premenstrual stress? Randomised trial, 2025 # Can coping skills training reduce premenstrual stress? Yes. Women who received coping skills training had significantly greater reductions in premenstrual stress compared to women with no training. They also improved their coping strategies. Moderate study design 60 university students with moderate to severe PMS in Iran ## What they did This randomized controlled trial included 60 university students with moderate to severe PMS at Islamic Azad University in Sanandaj, Iran. The intervention group received coping skills training twice weekly for 5 weeks. The control group received no intervention. Premenstrual stress and coping styles were assessed before training and 3 months after. ## What they found The training group had a mean premenstrual stress reduction of 20.1 points compared to the control group (95 percent confidence interval: 22.2 to 17.5; p<0.001). Their problem-focused coping score increased by 30.7 points (p<0.001), and emotion-focused coping decreased by 27.4 points (p<0.001), showing a shift to more adaptive coping strategies. ## What it means for you Coping skills training can reduce premenstrual stress and help women use more effective strategies for managing stress. The study was small and conducted in one country, so results may not apply to all groups. The training period was only 5 weeks, so longer-term effects are unknown. 60 students studied 20.1 points reduction in premenstrual stress 5 weeks of training ## About the study Original title The effect of coping skills training on premenstrual syndrome and coping strategies: a randomized controlled trial Authors Mojgan Mirghafourvand‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, Somayeh Abdolalipour, Behnaz Manuchehri Journal Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services Year 2025 Study design Randomised trial Participants 60 What was tested Twice-weekly coping skills training for 5 weeks versus no intervention Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.34172/mj.025.35151](https://doi.org/10.34172/mj.025.35151) Original abstract Background. This study investigated the impact of coping skills training on premenstrual stress and coping strategies among 60 students with moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) at Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch, Iran. Methods. In this randomized controlled trial, participants were divided into an intervention group, which received twice-weekly coping skills training for 5 weeks, and a control group with no intervention. Data on premenstrual stress and coping styles were collected before the intervention and 3 months after the intervention using questionnaires. Statistical tests, including t-tests and ANCOVA, were applied to compare changes between the two groups while controlling for baseline differences. Results. After the intervention, the coping skills training group experienced a significant reduction in premenstrual stress compared to the control group, with a mean difference of -20.1 (95% CI: -22.2 to -17.5; P<0.001). Their problem-focused coping score increased significantly by 30.7 points (95% CI: 25.6 to 35.9; P<0.001), and the avoidance coping score also increased by 17.9 points (95% CI: 14.3 to 21.4; P<0.001). In contrast, the emotion-focused coping subscale score was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control group, with a mean difference of -27.4 (95% CI: -31.4 to -23.4; P<0.001). Conclusion. Considering the impact of coping strategy training on reducing premenstrual stress symptoms and improving coping strategies, it seems that teaching these strategies enables individuals to better manage stressful situations. Practical Implications. Coping skills training can effectively reduce premenstrual stress symptoms and improve adaptive coping strategies among students, enabling them to better manage stress related to PMS. 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