--- title: Which lifestyle factors are linked to premenstrual symptoms? | Niyora description: Coffee consumption was linked to worse premenstrual symptoms, and people with symptoms were more likely to be physically inactive. Reducing coffee and increas url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-symptoms-and-lifestyle-factors-associated-with-it-among-medical-2018/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Which lifestyle factors are linked to premenstrual symptoms? Survey study, 2018 # Which lifestyle factors are linked to premenstrual symptoms? Coffee consumption was linked to worse premenstrual symptoms, and people with symptoms were more likely to be physically inactive. Reducing coffee and increasing physical activity might help reduce symptoms. Early or limited evidence 209 medical students and interns at a private medical college ## What they did Researchers surveyed 209 medical students about their diet, physical activity, menstrual history, and premenstrual symptoms. ## What they found Feeling tired was reported by 30.6% of participants and mood swings by 25.4%. Coffee consumption was linked to worse premenstrual symptoms. Those with premenstrual symptoms were more likely to be physically inactive (39.7%) compared to those without symptoms (35.2%). ## What it means for you Making lifestyle changes like reducing coffee and increasing physical activity might help reduce the impact of premenstrual symptoms on daily life. The main limitation is that the study only included medical students at one college, so findings may not apply to all women. 30.6% Reported feeling tired 25.4% Reported mood swings 209 Medical students studied ## About the study Original title Premenstrual symptoms and lifestyle Factors Associated with it among Medical students Authors Pragya Sharma, Amrita Patro, Sufyan Ibrahim et al. Journal Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development Year 2018 Study design Survey study Participants 209 What was tested None; lifestyle factors were observed Read the paper [doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2018.01312.8](https://doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2018.01312.8) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) 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, 2025 How common are PMS, PMDD, and painful periods in nursing students, and do they affect their schooling? Survey study, 2025 Do certain nutrients and body weight affect PMS? Survey study, 2019 What causes severe PMS in female college students with disabilities? Survey study, 2026 Does physical activity help reduce PMS symptoms in female students? Survey study, 2025 How common are menstrual problems in medical students and what causes them? Survey study, 2023 What percentage of women aged 20-35 have PMS symptoms and what types are most common? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗