--- title: Is depression linked to PMS in college women? | Niyora description: Yes. Women with higher depression levels tend to have more severe PMS. This is observational, so depression may not cause the PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-relationship-between-premenstrual-syndrome-and-depression-of-female-college-2016/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is depression linked to PMS in college women? Survey study, 2016 # Is depression linked to PMS in college women? Yes. Women with higher depression levels tend to have more severe PMS. This is observational, so depression may not cause the PMS. Early or limited evidence 245 female college students in Korea (mean age 21.04 years) ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 245 college women in Korea (270 surveyed, 25 with incomplete responses excluded). Data collected from September to December 2015. Participants completed questionnaires measuring PMS and depression levels. ## What they found Mean age was 21.04 years. Average PMS score was 28.75 points and average depression score was 16.69 points. There were positive associations between PMS and depression, emotional disturbance, water retention, and pain. Depression and how much women perceived they had PMS were main factors linked to actual PMS severity. The model explained 22.9% of PMS variation. ## What it means for you Mental health appears connected to PMS in young women. Treating depression might help reduce PMS. However, this observational study cannot prove depression causes PMS, and results apply only to Korean college students. 245 Women studied 28.75 Average PMS score 22.9% Model variance explained ## About the study Original title The Relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome and Depression of Female College Students in Korea Authors Jung-Hyun Choi Journal Indian Journal of Science and Technology Year 2016 Study design Survey study Participants 25 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.17485/ijst/2016/v9is1/109837](https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst/2016/v9is1/109837) Original abstract Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) of female college students in Korea. Methods/Statistical analysis: This research is a descriptive correlation study designed to examine the factor influencing premenstrual female college students. The data was collected from September till December 2015. The data was collected via structural questionnaires gathered by 270students who agreed to participate in this study, and 245 of them were analyzed except for 25 incomplete questionnaires and male nurses. Descriptive statistics for all study variables as well as the reliability assessment of the study instruments were computed. To analyze the correlation in the independent and dependent variables, correlation analysis was used. Findings: The mean age of the participants was 21.04years. The level of PMS is 28.75±9.92 point and the level of depression is 16.69±10.41 point. PMS includes 3 subscales. The level of emotional disturbance is 2.97±1.28 point, and the level of water retention was 2.30± 1.25. The level of pain was 3.32± 1.05. There were positive correlations among PMS, depression, emotional disturbance, water retention, and pain. But there was not a statistically significant correlation between PMS and body weight. In multiple regression depression (t=6.691, p<.001) and perception of PMS (t=2.052, p=.042) were found to be factors significantly associated with PMS. The model explained 22.9% of the variables. Improvements/Applications: This study found that PMS is influenced by the psychological factors such as depression. Therefore, the education program including PMS and depression is needed to promote health for female university students. Keywords: College Students, Depression, Female, Korea, Premenstrual Syndrome Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[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 Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2023 Does childhood trauma increase the risk of PMDD? 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