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title: How do PMS symptoms change as women age? | Niyora
description: PMS symptoms change with age and life stage. Women are particularly vulnerable during the menopausal transition. Women with PMS have higher risk of depression
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-symptoms-across-a-womans-lifespan-a-narrative-review-2025/
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Review, 2025

# How do PMS symptoms change as women age?

PMS symptoms change with age and life stage. Women are particularly vulnerable during the menopausal transition. Women with PMS have higher risk of depression during hormonal changes.

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Review of published studies (no specific study population)

## What they did

Reviewed published studies about how PMS and PMDD change across different ages and life stages, from puberty through menopause. Searched medical databases for relevant research articles and synthesized the findings.

## What they found

Different PMS symptoms are affected differently by aging. Women with these conditions are especially vulnerable during the menopausal transition. Women with PMS have a higher risk of depression during times of major hormonal change, such as after childbirth and approaching menopause.

## What it means for you

PMS management may need adjustment based on age and reproductive stage. This is a review of existing studies, not new research. The authors note that more research is needed to understand how PMS changes over a woman's lifetime.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual Symptoms Across a Woman’s Lifespan: A Narrative Review Authors Carrie Chen, Leah C. Susser Journal Annals of Clinical Psychiatry Year 2025 Study design Review What was tested None - narrative review Read the paper [doi.org/10.1177/10401237251344005](https://doi.org/10.1177/10401237251344005)

## 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/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)

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