--- title: Is climate change worry linked to worse PMS and lower quality of life? description: Yes. Women more worried about climate change have worse PMS symptoms and lower quality of life, both physically and mentally, though the study cannot prove an url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-relationship-between-climate-change-worry-premenstrual-syndrome-severity-and-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is climate change worry linked to worse PMS and lower quality of life? Survey study, 2026 # Is climate change worry linked to worse PMS and lower quality of life? Yes. Women more worried about climate change have worse PMS symptoms and lower quality of life, both physically and mentally, though the study cannot prove anxiety causes PMS. Early or limited evidence 614 women of reproductive age. ## What they did Surveyed 614 women of reproductive age using questionnaires about climate change worry, PMS severity, and quality of life (both physical and mental health components). ## What they found Higher climate change worry was linked to worse PMS. For each 1-point increase in climate worry score, PMS severity increased by 1.11 points. Climate worry also linked to lower physical and mental quality of life (0.08-point and 0.13-point drops respectively per 1-point increase in climate worry). Women's personal characteristics affected these relationships. ## What it means for you Climate anxiety may be associated with worse PMS and poorer wellbeing, but this is correlational and we cannot prove anxiety causes PMS. The study did not test whether reducing climate worry helps PMS. This is one survey, so results may vary by location and population. 614 women surveyed 1.11 increase in PMS score per 1-point increase in climate worry 0.13 decrease in mental quality of life per 1-point increase in climate worry ## About the study Original title The relationship between climate change worry, premenstrual syndrome severity, and quality of life among women of reproductive age and related factors Authors Ekrem EC, Akar A, Akar A Journal Revista latino-americana de enfermagem Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 614 What was tested Climate change worry Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7793.4837](https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7793.4837) Original abstract this study aims to determine the relationship between climate change worry, premenstrual syndrome severity, and quality of life among women of reproductive age and related factors.this cross-sectional correlational study included women of reproductive age. The sample included 614 women. Data were collected using Descriptive Information Form, Climate Change Worry Scale, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, SF-12 Quality of Life Scale.a positive correlation was found between the Climate Change Worry Scale and Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, whereas a negative correlation was discovered between the Climate Change Worry Scale and both the physical and mental sub-dimensions of SF-12 Quality of Life Scale (p<0.05). Climate Change Worry Scale, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale and SSF-12 Quality of Life Scale showed statistically significant effects on physical and mental dimension scores (p<0.05). Accordingly, a 1-unit increase in Climate Change Worry Scale score causes a 1.11-unit increase in Premenstrual Syndrome Scale score, a 0.08-unit decrease in physical component score of quality of life scale and a 0.13-unit decrease in mental component score.as climate change worry among women intensifies, the severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms increases, while their quality of life diminishes. Climate change anxiety, premenstrual syndrom severity, and quality of life were influenced by women's identifying characteristics. 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