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title: Is PMS becoming more common and more disabling worldwide? | Niyora
description: Yes. Globally, PMS cases rose 49.88% and the disability caused by PMS rose 49.46% between 1990 and 2021. This trend is expected to continue through 2035.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/a-systematic-analysis-of-pms-related-disease-burden-in-china-and-globally-2026/
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Cohort study, 2026

# Is PMS becoming more common and more disabling worldwide?

Yes. Globally, PMS cases rose 49.88% and the disability caused by PMS rose 49.46% between 1990 and 2021. This trend is expected to continue through 2035.

 Strong study design

Women aged 15-49 globally and in China, tracked from 1990 to 2021

## What they did

Analyzed global health data from 1990 to 2021 on how many women aged 15-49 have PMS and how much disability it causes, comparing China to global patterns.

## What they found

Globally, PMS cases increased 49.88% and years lived with disability increased 49.46% from 1990 to 2021. In 2021, the peak burden occurred in women aged 35-39 years. Projections show the burden increasing further from 2022 to 2035.

## What it means for you

PMS affects a rapidly growing number of women worldwide and causes substantial disability. The rising trend from 1990 to 2021 is expected to continue. Data comes from many countries but quality varies across regions.

49.88%

increase in PMS cases globally 1990-2021

49.46%

increase in PMS-related disability

35-39

peak age group in 2021

## About the study

Original title A Systematic Analysis of PMS-Related Disease Burden in China and Globally between 1990 and 2021 Authors Ma X, Ren H Journal Gynecologic and obstetric investigation Year 2026 Study design Cohort study What was tested None (disease burden analysis) Read the paper [doi.org/10.1159/000552441](https://doi.org/10.1159/000552441)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)

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