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title: Is internalized misogyny linked to worse PMS and dysmenorrhea?
description: Yes. Higher internalized misogyny was significantly linked to worse PMS and dysmenorrhea symptoms. However, we cannot tell if misogyny causes worse symptoms o
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/is-there-a-relationship-between-internalized-misogyny-and-premenstrual-syndrome-2023/
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# Is internalized misogyny linked to worse PMS and dysmenorrhea?

Yes. Higher internalized misogyny was significantly linked to worse PMS and dysmenorrhea symptoms. However, we cannot tell if misogyny causes worse symptoms or if worse symptoms cause internalized misogyny.

 Early or limited evidence

487 young women

## What they did

Cross-sectional study of 487 young women comparing their levels of internalized misogyny using standardized scales to their reported PMS and dysmenorrhea symptoms.

## What they found

Higher internalized misogyny scores were significantly associated with worse dysmenorrhea (p<0.05) and worse PMS symptoms (p<0.05). Increased internalized misogyny was linked to increased severity of both conditions.

## What it means for you

Negative attitudes toward women appear related to worse menstrual and premenstrual symptoms. However, we cannot determine whether internalized misogyny causes worse symptoms, worse symptoms cause internalized misogyny, or if another factor causes both.

487

young women studied

p<0.05

significance for both associations

## About the study

Original title Is there a relationship between internalized misogyny and premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea in young women? A descriptive-relational study Authors Erenoğlu R, Sözbir ŞY, Erenel AŞ Journal The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 487 What was tested Observational Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1111/jog.15719](https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15719)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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