--- title: Is there a connection between high blood pressure and PMS? | Niyora description: Yes, women with high blood pressure were 6.75 times more likely to have PMS than women with normal blood pressure. The connection was statistically significan url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/hubungan-antara-hipertensi-dengan-premenstrual-syndrome-pada-wanita-usia-2014/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is there a connection between high blood pressure and PMS? Survey study, 2014 # Is there a connection between high blood pressure and PMS? Yes, women with high blood pressure were 6.75 times more likely to have PMS than women with normal blood pressure. The connection was statistically significant (p=0.00). Early or limited evidence 104 women of reproductive age in Indonesia (52 with high blood pressure, 52 with normal blood pressure) ## What they did Compared 52 women with high blood pressure to 52 women with normal blood pressure in Indonesia using a PMS assessment form and statistical testing to see if they had different rates of PMS. ## What they found There was a significant connection between high blood pressure and PMS (p=0.00, meaning p<0.005). Women with high blood pressure had an odds ratio of 6.75 for having PMS compared to women with normal blood pressure. ## What it means for you This small study from Indonesia shows an association between high blood pressure and PMS. Association does not prove cause and effect. The sample is small, and the study does not explain why or what it means for treatment. Larger studies in different populations are needed. 6.75 Odds ratio for PMS in women with high blood pressure 0.00 p-value 104 Total participants ## About the study Original title HUBUNGAN ANTARA HIPERTENSI DENGAN PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME PADA WANITA USIA REPRODUKTIF Authors Azhim Rahmawati, Retno Siryaningsih, Safari Wahyu Jatmiko Journal Biomedika Year 2014 Study design Survey study Participants 104 What was tested None (observational study) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.23917/biomedika.v6i2.279](https://doi.org/10.23917/biomedika.v6i2.279) Original abstract Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cycle disorder which is commonly occured during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and will dissapear at the time of menstruation. Ninety percent of women on reproductive ages experience symptomps of PMS and 10% of them experience severe premenstrual symptomps that cuse physical disturbance, medical care necessity, even worst death. Hypertension is a risk factor for a PMS. The aim of this research is to find out a conection between PMS and hypertension. This research was designated using analytic observational with cross sectional approach. We used purposive sampling to get sample. Based on sample formula, we got 104 respondents which is consist of 52 women with hypertension and 52 women normotensive. To obtain data, we used shortened premenstrual syndrome assesment form (SPAF). Data collected were analyzed by chi square test. The result showed that the value of p = 0.00 (p<0.005). This result indicated that there is a conection between hypertension and PMS occurence in reproductive age. The probability of hypertension women to get PMS is 6.75.Keywords: Hypertension, Premenstrual Syndrome, reproductive age Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/) 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 Review, 2026 How well do SSRIs treat PMS? Cohort study, 2026 Is PMS becoming more common and more disabling worldwide? Systematic review, 2026 Are hormone levels different in women with PMS? Systematic review, 2026 Do mindfulness and relaxation techniques help with PMS symptoms? Systematic review, 2026 Why do some women experience mood changes linked to their menstrual cycle? Randomised trial, 2025 Do essential oils reduce PMS symptoms? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗