--- title: Does physical activity help reduce PMS symptoms in female students? description: Yes. Women with moderate to heavy physical activity had significantly less frequent and less severe PMS compared to those with light physical activity. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-impact-of-physical-activity-on-premenstrual-syndrome-in-female-students-at-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does physical activity help reduce PMS symptoms in female students? Survey study, 2026 # Does physical activity help reduce PMS symptoms in female students? Yes. Women with moderate to heavy physical activity had significantly less frequent and less severe PMS compared to those with light physical activity. Early or limited evidence 226 female medical students aged 17-24 ## What they did A cross-sectional observational study of 226 female medical students aged 17-24, conducted from December 2024 to February 2025. Physical activity levels were measured using the IPAQ questionnaire and PMS symptoms using the SPAF questionnaire. Researchers used chi-square test to analyze the relationship. ## What they found Most respondents (71.2%) engaged in light physical activity. Severe PMS was more common with light activity (21.7%) compared to moderate activity (14.0%) and heavy activity (4.5%, with the majority having no symptoms). There was a significant relationship between physical activity level and PMS incidence and severity (p=0.004). ## What it means for you Moderate to heavy physical activity is associated with less frequent and less severe PMS. The more physical activity, the better. However, this is cross-sectional and observational, showing association not cause. Results are from medical students specifically, so may not apply to all women. The study does not show whether increasing activity leads to improvement. 226 female medical students studied 71.2% had light physical activity 21.7% vs 4.5% severe PMS: light activity vs heavy activity ## About the study Original title The Impact of Physical Activity on Premenstrual Syndrome in Female Students at the Faculty of Medicine, Tarumanagara University Authors Carin Carin, Octavia Dwi Wahyuni Journal Alami Journal (Alauddin Islamic Medical) Journal Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 233 What was tested None - physical activity levels were measured Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.24252/alami.v10i1.61813](https://doi.org/10.24252/alami.v10i1.61813) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Survey study, 2020 How common is PMS among female university students and how does it affect their lives? Survey study, 2020 What attitudes do teenage girls have about premenstrual syndrome, and what affects them? Survey study, 2018 Which lifestyle factors are linked to premenstrual symptoms? Systematic review, 2025 How common are PMS, PMDD, and painful periods in nursing students, and do they affect their schooling? Survey study, 2026 Does exercise help college women with period problems and mental health? Non-randomised trial, 2026 Does video-guided digital menstrual exercise reduce PMS and period pain in adolescent girls? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗