--- title: How common are PMS and heavy menstrual bleeding in young Indian women? description: Between 14.3% and 74.4% of Indian women have PMS, and between 60% and 80% have at least one menstrual disorder. Many do not seek medical treatment. This is a url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/hormonal-upheavals-for-healthy-young-women-premenstrual-syndrome-heavy-menstrual-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common are PMS and heavy menstrual bleeding in young Indian women? Survey study, 2025 # How common are PMS and heavy menstrual bleeding in young Indian women? Between 14.3% and 74.4% of Indian women have PMS, and between 60% and 80% have at least one menstrual disorder. Many do not seek medical treatment. This is a very small observational study with limited detail. Early or limited evidence About 50 young women aged 21-24 studying public health in India ## What they did Small observational study over three years of about 50 young women with an average age of 24, mostly aged 21-22, studying public health in India. The study also reviewed literature on prevalence of PMS, heavy menstrual bleeding, and treatment approaches from different medical systems. ## What they found Prevalence of PMS in India ranges from 14.3% to 74.4%. Menstrual disorders (at least one of heavy bleeding, painful periods, or PMS) occur in 60-80% of young Indian women. Only about one-third of those with menstrual complaints in urban India sought treatment from health facilities; others used home remedies or self-medication. ## What it means for you PMS and heavy menstrual bleeding are common in young Indian women but many do not seek medical treatment. The exact causes of PMS remain unclear and likely involve multiple factors. This is a very small descriptive study. 14.3%-74.4% PMS prevalence in India 60%-80% Prevalence of at least one menstrual disorder One-third Proportion seeking treatment in urban India ## About the study Original title Hormonal Upheavals for Healthy Young Women! “Premenstrual Syndrome & Heavy Menstrual Bleedings” Authors Suresh, K., et al Journal Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism Year 2025 Study design Survey study What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.31579/2834-8761/080](https://doi.org/10.31579/2834-8761/080) Original abstract Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB) are two conditions that can shatter the daily life young girls after menarche. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a condition characterized by changes in mood, emotions, physical well-being, and behaviour that occur between mid-cycle and menstruation. A range of 14.3% to 74.4% has been reported as the estimated prevalence of PMS in India. Heavy menstrual bleeding is an excessive menstrual blood loss that interferes with a woman’s physical, social, emotional or material quality of life. Both are explicit presentations of hormonal upheaval in young ladies. The exact cause or pathophysiology of PMS is yet to be understood but it appears to be multifactorial, with disturbances in aldosterone activity and Adolescent heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is commonly related to hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis immaturity, which improves with age. Studies show that menstrual disorders, at least one of the menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, & PMS, are prevalent in a range of 60% to 80% of young Indian women. Specific treatment-seeking data varies, one study, reported that only a third of those with a menstrual complaint especially in Urban India sought treatment from a health facility, while others resorted to home remedies or self-medication. Materials and methods: This article is outcome of small observational study of about 50 young ladies doing their post-graduation master’s in public health (MPH), with an average age of 24years, most of them in their 21-22 yrs. over three years between 2029-2022 and few other typical /atypical cases managed by Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy system of medical practices in India. Appropriate literature research adds to the epidemiology, and management practices. 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