--- title: Does the number of doctor visits change depending on where women are in their menstrual cycle? description: Yes, the number of visits appears to change with cycle phase. Women had fewer visits than expected just before their period, but significantly more during men url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/is-there-a-link-between-the-consulting-patterns-of-premenopausal-women-and-the-1994/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does the number of doctor visits change depending on where women are in their menstrual cycle? Survey study, 1994 # Does the number of doctor visits change depending on where women are in their menstrual cycle? Yes, the number of visits appears to change with cycle phase. Women had fewer visits than expected just before their period, but significantly more during menstruation, especially for urgent appointments and among women with higher PMS symptoms. Early or limited evidence 432 women aged 18 to 45 from two doctor surgeries ## What they did Women aged 18 to 45 at two doctor surgeries completed a questionnaire when arriving for a consultation. They were then called to report when their next period started. The team analyzed 432 completed questionnaires to see if visit timing matched their cycle phase. ## What they found Fewer requests for consultations came in the few days before menstruation than expected. However, requests during menstruation itself were significantly increased. These differences were particularly large for urgent same-day appointments and among women with high PMS symptom scores. ## What it means for you Women's need to see a doctor may change at different cycle phases, at least for urgent visits. The study was done at two practices in one area, so findings may not apply everywhere. It is also only a snapshot in time and cannot explain why these changes happen. 432 women analyzed 18-45 age range in years ## About the study Original title Is there a link between the consulting patterns of premenopausal women and the menstrual cycle? Authors Crowther DL Journal Family practice Year 1994 Study design Survey study Read the paper [doi.org/10.1093/fampra/11.4.402](https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/11.4.402) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Perimenopause and menopause](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-perimenopause/) 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 Why do some women experience mood changes linked to their menstrual cycle? Guideline, 2024 How should Xiangshao Granules be prescribed for premenstrual tension syndrome? Systematic review, 2023 Does saffron help with PMS, labor pain, and menopause symptoms? Cohort study, 2023 Do women with premenstrual disorders go through menopause earlier and have worse hot flashes? Review, 2018 Which women are most likely to experience hot flashes during menopause? Review, 2017 Can combining different types of treatments help PMS more than using one approach alone? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗