--- title: Does weight affect PMS in young women? | Niyora description: Young women who were overweight or obese were more likely to have PMS, suggesting weight may matter for PMS, though we can't prove it causes PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/hubungan-status-gizi-terhadap-kejadian-pre-menstrual-syndrome-pada-remaja-putri-2021/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does weight affect PMS in young women? Survey study, 2021 # Does weight affect PMS in young women? Young women who were overweight or obese were more likely to have PMS, suggesting weight may matter for PMS, though we can't prove it causes PMS. Moderate study design 97 young women in Indonesia ## What they did Researchers measured height and weight and asked 97 young women about PMS symptoms felt 7-10 days before their period, including physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. ## What they found Young women with higher body weight measured by BMI were more likely to have PMS. Among those with PMS, 29.9% had overweight nutritional status and 10.3% had obesity. ## What it means for you Higher body weight appears connected to more PMS symptoms, possibly due to excess carbohydrates in the diet. The main limits: this is a small study in one school in Indonesia, and we can't prove weight causes PMS, only that they're connected. 97 young women studied 29.9% with overweight and PMS 10.3% with obesity and PMS ## About the study Original title Hubungan status gizi terhadap kejadian pre menstrual syndrome pada remaja putri di SMA Negeri 4 Palu Authors Idris, Enggar Enggar Journal Media Ilmu Kesehatan Year 2021 Study design Survey study Participants 97 What was tested BMI measurement and symptom questionnaire Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.30989/mik.v10i1.521](https://doi.org/10.30989/mik.v10i1.521) Original abstract Background: Several changes can easily take place in puberty, such as physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth or actions. The period stage occurs in adolescence, with peak growth. Peak growth can impact changes in body structure, rapid weight, and bone life growth and physical activity, thereby influencing adolescent nutritional needs. Objective: The purpose of this study is to find out and analyze the Relationship of Nutritional Status with the incidence of Premenstrual Syndrome In Young Women in SMA country 4 Palu Methods: The study used a cross-sectional study approach, a sample used by 97 respondents. Sampling techniques with purposive sampling. Nutritional status is measured using BMI (Body Time Index) by measuring the respondent's Height and Weight. The premenstrual syndrome was measured using questionnaires by looking at emotional and behavioral physical symptoms felt at 7-10 days before menstruation. Analyze data using a chi-square test Results: of the 97 young women showed that the results of the chi-square statistical test with an α= 0.05 were obtained p-value of 0.00 <0.05. Based on the results in this study, the nutritional status in young women affects premenstrual syndrome caused by excess carbohydrates in the body where young women with 29.9% obese nutrition staus and 10.3% obesity nutritional status cause young women to experience PMS. Conclusion: There is a link between nutritional status to a premenstrual syndrome in young women in SMA country 4 Palu. Reproduced under CC-BY-SA. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) 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, 2025 Is emotional eating linked to PMS in university women? Survey study, 2024 How much do Indonesian 9th graders know about PMS and what are their attitudes? Survey study, 2021 Does exercise and diet affect PMS symptoms in teenagers? Survey study, 2021 What factors affect premenstrual syndrome in teenage girls? Interview study, 2026 What causes PMS in teenage girls? Survey study, 2026 How do pre-menstrual symptoms affect the work and social life of young women? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗