--- title: How does the way women cope with PMS symptoms affect their relationships? description: Women with probable PMDD had lower relationship satisfaction than women with milder forms. Coping strategies involving self-care, communication, and avoiding url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/impact-of-women-s-coping-with-premenstrual-symptoms-on-dyadic-adjustment-and-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How does the way women cope with PMS symptoms affect their relationships? Survey study, 2026 # How does the way women cope with PMS symptoms affect their relationships? Women with probable PMDD had lower relationship satisfaction than women with milder forms. Coping strategies involving self-care, communication, and avoiding harm were linked to better relationship satisfaction and more social support. Moderate study design 395 women in Turkey ## What they did The researchers surveyed 395 women in Turkey online from October 2023 to February 2024. The surveys measured PMS symptoms, relationship satisfaction with a partner, perceived social support, and what coping strategies women used. ## What they found 58.5% of women had mild PMS, 9.6% had moderate or severe PMS, and 31.9% had probable PMDD. Women with probable PMDD had lower relationship satisfaction scores compared to the other groups. Women who used self-care and talked with partners had more perceived social support. Women who avoided harm also had better relationship satisfaction. Women who coped by reducing activity had lower relationship satisfaction. ## What it means for you How women deal with their PMS or PMDD affects their relationships and how supported they feel. Talking with partners and using self-care seem to help more than withdrawing. This suggests involving partners in understanding PMS and coping strategies could improve relationships. The main limit is this was a one-time survey in Turkey, so results may not apply to women in other countries. 395 women surveyed 31.9% with probable PMDD 58.5% with mild PMS ## About the study Original title Impact of women's coping with premenstrual symptoms on dyadic adjustment and perceived social support: a cross-sectional study in Turkey Authors Aypar Akbağ NN, Güler B Journal BMJ open Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 395 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2026-120268](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2026-120268) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/) 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 Systematic review, 2026 What types of talking therapy have been studied for PMS and PMDD? Cohort study, 2025 Do pain sensitivity and negative thinking explain how trauma and stress cause PMS or PMDD? Survey study, 2022 Do different healthcare providers differ in recognizing and treating PMDD? Survey study, 2025 What do women with PMDD want in a mental health program? Survey study, 2025 What lifestyle and body composition factors are associated with PMS in young women? Survey study, 2023 How common are PMS and PMDD in Iranian medical students, and what factors increase risk? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗