--- title: Are actions to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals associated with severe PMS? description: Yes, women who took actions to minimize exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals were more likely to have severe PMS. However, this study cannot show whethe url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-and-premenstrual-syndrome-in-female-college-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Are actions to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals associated with severe PMS? Survey study, 2022 # Are actions to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals associated with severe PMS? Yes, women who took actions to minimize exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals were more likely to have severe PMS. However, this study cannot show whether the actions cause PMS; health-conscious women may simply be more aware of symptoms. Early or limited evidence 520 female college students in Hong Kong and Korea ## What they did Online survey of 520 female college students in Hong Kong and Korea. The survey asked about knowledge of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, efforts to reduce exposure, stress, menstrual flow, weight, and PMS severity. ## What they found 54.6% of participants had severe PMS. Severe PMS was more common in women with heavy menstrual flow, those who were underweight or obese, those with relationship stress, and those taking actions to minimize chemical exposure. ## What it means for you Women concerned about endocrine-disrupting chemicals may notice or report PMS symptoms differently. The study shows an association but does not prove these actions cause PMS. Results are limited to college students in two East Asian countries and cannot be applied to other populations. 54.6% had severe PMS 520 participants 2 countries Hong Kong and Korea ## About the study Original title Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Premenstrual Syndrome in Female College Students in East Asia: A Multi-Country Study Authors Park J, Lee JJ, Park S et al. Journal International journal of women's health Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 520 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s349172](https://doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s349172) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[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 Survey study, 2026 What dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors are associated with PMS in young women? Survey study, 2026 Is academic stress linked to PMS severity in university students? Survey study, 2025 What psychological and personal factors predict which university students will develop premenstrual syndrome? Survey study, 2025 Is PMS connected to mental health problems and lifestyle choices? Survey study, 2025 Are premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms, stress, and sleep quality linked in female nursing students? Survey study, 2023 Does eating more fiber help reduce PMS symptoms? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗