Survey study, 2026
What factors affect PMS in university students and does it impact schoolwork?
About 15% of students had significant PMS. More than half said it affected their schoolwork. Strong family support reduced PMS, and students with PMS were less likely to have very dysfunctional families.
What they did
765 female university students in Bangladesh completed questionnaires about their family relationships, PMS symptoms, and how PMS affected their schooling. Researchers analyzed what factors connected to PMS and how it influenced their academic performance.
What they found
15.03% had significant PMS symptoms. Of those with PMS, 54% said it affected their schoolwork and 67% reported physical problems. Family support was linked to lower PMS (coefficient -0.23). Students with PMS were 53% less likely to belong to very dysfunctional families (odds ratio 0.47, 95% CI 0.33-0.66).
What it means for you
Strong family relationships appear protective for PMS. PMS affects schoolwork for more than half of affected students. However, this was one university in one country at one point in time, so we cannot prove family support prevents PMS or that any of these factors actually cause it. Cultural and individual differences may also matter.
765
female university students
15.03%
with significant PMS
54%
of those with PMS said it affected schoolwork
About the study
- Original title
- Exploring the factors of premenstrual tension syndrome and their influence on academic performance among female university students in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
- Authors
- Kabir MR, Rahman M, Tasnim A et al.
- Journal
- Women's health (London, England)
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 765
- What was tested
- None; observational study of relationships and PMS
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1177/17455057261429272
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