--- title: Does PMS affect how satisfied women are in their marriages? | Niyora description: Yes. Women with PMS reported significantly higher marital dissatisfaction than those without PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-relationship-between-premenstrual-syndrome-and-womens-marital-satisfaction-2019/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does PMS affect how satisfied women are in their marriages? Survey study, 2019 # Does PMS affect how satisfied women are in their marriages? Yes. Women with PMS reported significantly higher marital dissatisfaction than those without PMS. Early or limited evidence 246 women referred to health centers in Yazd, Iran ## What they did A cross-sectional study of 246 women at health centers in Yazd, Iran. Participants completed questionnaires about PMS symptoms and marital satisfaction. ## What they found The most common PMS symptoms were somatic symptoms like breast pain and bloating (22.8%) and anger and irritability (21.5%). The strongest impact on daily life was on family relationships (10.6%). Women with PMS reported significantly higher marital dissatisfaction (P=0.013). ## What it means for you Severe PMS symptoms can damage family relationships and reduce marriage satisfaction. Women and families may benefit from education and communication strategies for the menstrual cycle. This cross-sectional study in one location cannot prove cause and effect. 22.8% somatic symptom prevalence 21.5% anger and irritability 0.013 P value for marital dissatisfaction ## About the study Original title The Relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome and Women’s Marital Satisfaction Authors Zohreh Karimiankakolaki, Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad, Fatemeh Heidari et al. Journal DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) Year 2019 Study design Survey study Participants 246 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.22038/jmrh.2019.33287.1361](https://doi.org/10.22038/jmrh.2019.33287.1361) Original abstract Background & aim: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) includes different symptoms that appear periodically throughout the luteal phase of the menstrual period. The PMS has not been properly investigated as an influencing factor of marital satisfaction. Thus the purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between PMS and its symptoms with women's marital satisfaction. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 246 women referred to health centers in Yazd, Iran. The data were collected through the Index of Marital Satisfaction and Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Tool and analyzed in SPSS software (version 18) using the Chi-Square test. Results: According to the results, "somatic symptom disorders, such as breast pain, headache, muscle pain, arthritis, bloating, and weight gain" (%22.8) and "anger and irritability" (%21.5) obtained the highest frequency in terms of syndrome severity. With regard to the effect of symptoms on daily life, the strongest impact was on "the relationship with the family" (%10.6). The results showed that the levels of marital dissatisfaction among women with PMS (P=0.013) were higher, compared to the non-affected population. Conclusion: The severe symptoms of this syndrome disrupt family relationship leading to marital dissatisfaction. Therefore, the women and their families are required to receive the required training for better communication in this period. Reproduced under CC-BY-SA. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[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/) 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, 2013 Are menstrual symptoms common in middle-aged women and do they relate to hot flushes? Survey study, 2025 Can a plant-based supplement reduce PMS symptoms? Survey study, 2024 Does knowing about Ayurvedic yoga make teenage girls more interested in practicing it for PMS? Survey study, 2023 Does PMS affect school performance and relationships in female medical students? Survey study, 2019 What are the best ways to manage PMS? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗