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title: How much does PMS affect the daily lives of Korean women? | Niyora
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Survey study, 2010

# How much does PMS affect the daily lives of Korean women?

PMS is extremely common in Korean women, with 32% meeting clinical criteria for PMS, and it significantly disrupts daily activities. However, almost none of the women knew what PMS or PMDD was or sought medical help for it.

 Moderate study design

1000 Korean women aged 15-49

## What they did

1000 Korean women aged 15-49 answered an online survey about premenstrual symptoms. Researchers classified symptoms by how severe and frequent they were and whether they affected daily activities.

## What they found

32.1% met criteria for PMS and 2.8% met criteria for PMDD (more severe PMS). The most common symptoms were pain in joints, muscles or back, abdominal pain, and irritability. Only 2% to 10.7% of women consulted doctors depending on severity. 91.5% of women knew nothing about the terms PMS or PMDD.

## What it means for you

PMS is common and affects daily life for many Korean women, but almost none know what it is called or seek help for it. This is only women surveyed online in Korea, so it may not apply to other populations.

1000

women surveyed

32.1%

met PMS diagnostic criteria

91.5%

had no knowledge of PMS or PMDD

## About the study

Original title The impact of premenstrual symptoms on activities of daily life in Korean women Authors Choi D, Lee DY, Lehert P et al. Journal Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology Year 2010 Study design Survey study Participants 1,000 Read the paper [doi.org/10.3109/01674820903573920](https://doi.org/10.3109/01674820903573920)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/)

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