--- title: How does PMS and anhedonia affect student grades? | Niyora description: The study found that both PMS and anhedonia (loss of pleasure) negatively impact academic performance and grades in medical and non-medical students equally. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/comparative-study-of-anhedonia-and-academicperformance-of-medical-and-non-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How does PMS and anhedonia affect student grades? Survey study, 2026 # How does PMS and anhedonia affect student grades? The study found that both PMS and anhedonia (loss of pleasure) negatively impact academic performance and grades in medical and non-medical students equally. Early or limited evidence 302 students (156 medical, 146 non-medical) aged 18-26 with PMS ## What they did Self-administered questionnaire completed by 302 students (156 medical, 146 non-medical) aged 18-26 who experience PMS. ## What they found Anhedonia negatively impacts academic performance. PMS has a notable impact on grades and low academic performance. Both medical and non-medical students experience anhedonia equally with PMS. ## What it means for you PMS and loss of pleasure can hurt school performance. This is a snapshot study (cross-sectional) with no control group, so we cannot know if PMS causes poor grades or if other factors are involved. 302 students surveyed 156 medical students 146 non-medical students ## About the study Original title Comparative Study of Anhedonia and AcademicPerformance of Medical and Non-Medical StudentsExperiencing Pms Authors Fatima Faiza Ahmed, Rabika tul Ain Arshad Journal International Research Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 302 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.3456/791b5m38](https://doi.org/10.3456/791b5m38) Original abstract The severity and persistence of PMS can disrupt studies and negatively affect grades and overall academic performance. The study aimed to compare anhedonia and academic performance between medical and non-medical students who experience PMS (Premenstrual Symptoms). This study included 302 students, aged 18-26 years. 156 medical students and 146 non-medical students take part in the self-administered questionnaire. Results show that anhedonia negatively impacts the academic performance of students who experience PMS. PMS has a notable impact on grades and low academic performance. Additionally, Anhedonia negatively impacts the academic performance of medical and non-medical students, and both medical and non-medical students equally experience anhedonia with PMS. 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/)[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 Randomised trial, 2026 Does Kundalini Reiki help reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life? Randomised trial, 2026 Does a warm footbath help PMS symptoms and sleep quality? Systematic review, 2025 How common are PMS, PMDD, and painful periods in nursing students, and do they affect their schooling? Systematic review, 2021 How common is PMDD among female students in Ethiopia? Guideline, 2016 What are the best standards for diagnosing and managing premenstrual disorders? Survey study, 2026 Does COVID-19 infection or depression affect menstrual periods? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗