--- title: Is PMS linked to poor quality of life in female medical students and doctors? description: Yes. Women with PMS had significantly higher odds of poor quality of life compared to those without PMS, even after accounting for age, weight, marital status url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/to-determine-the-association-of-premenstrual-syndrome-with-poor-quality-of-life-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is PMS linked to poor quality of life in female medical students and doctors? Case-control study, 2026 # Is PMS linked to poor quality of life in female medical students and doctors? Yes. Women with PMS had significantly higher odds of poor quality of life compared to those without PMS, even after accounting for age, weight, marital status, and work experience. Moderate study design 256 female medical students and residents aged 20 to 40 in Pakistan ## What they did Case-control study at a hospital in Pakistan from November 2025 to March 2026. 256 women aged 20 to 40 (medical students and residents) were divided into two groups based on PMS diagnosis. Quality of life was measured using the Work-Related Quality of Life scale. ## What they found Poor quality of life (defined as a score of 74 or lower on the Work-Related Quality of Life scale) was significantly more common in women with PMS than those without. Women with PMS had higher odds of poor quality of life across multiple work and life domains. This link remained significant even after looking at age, marital status, BMI, year of training, and working duration. ## What it means for you PMS is associated with worse work quality of life in this group of medical trainees. Early identification and support could help. The study is from one hospital in Pakistan, so results may not apply to all women or other settings. 256 women studied 20-40 age range in years ≤74 Work-Related Quality of Life score defining poor quality of life ## About the study Original title TO DETERMINE THE ASSOCIATION OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME WITH POOR QUALITY OF LIFE OF FINAL YEAR MBBS STUDENTS AND POSTGRADUATE RESIDENTS AT GHULAM MUHAMMAD MAHAR MEDICAL COLLEGE, SUKKUR Authors Anam Khatoon, Sabahat Fatima, Shazia Amjed et al. Journal Veredas do Direito Direito Ambiental e Desenvolvimento Sustentável Year 2026 Study design Case-control study Participants 256 What was tested None (observational case-control study) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5976](https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5976) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent gynecological condition characterized by recurrent physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms occurring during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. These symptoms can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life (QoL), particularly among women in demanding academic and professional environments such as medical training. Objective: To determine the association between premenstrual syndrome and poor quality of life among medical final year students and postgraduate residents working at a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: This case-control study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College Hospital, Sukkur, from November 2025 to March 2026. A total of 256 female participants aged 20–40 years were enrolled through non-probability consecutive sampling. Participants were divided into two groups: cases (with PMS) and controls (without PMS), based on PMS scale scores. Quality of life was assessed using the Work-Related Quality of Life (WRQoL) scale. Poor quality of life was defined as a WRQoL score ≤74. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Chi-square test/Fisher’s exact test and odds ratio were applied to determine association. Results: Poor quality of life was significantly more prevalent among participants with PMS compared to those without PMS. Females with PMS demonstrated higher odds of having poor quality of life across multiple domains. The association remained significant after stratification for age, marital status, BMI, year of residency, and working duration. Conclusion: Premenstrual syndrome is significantly associated with poor quality of life among medical final year students and postgraduate residents. Early identification, counseling, and targeted interventions are essential to improve well-being and work performance in this population. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[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. 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