--- title: How common is PMS in female medical students and how much does it affect their daily life? description: About two-thirds experience common symptoms like fatigue and mood swings. PMS affects emotional well-being in 34.5%, social interactions in 22.3%, and school url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-and-its-impact-on-quality-of-life-among-females-in-the-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS in female medical students and how much does it affect their daily life? Survey study, 2026 # How common is PMS in female medical students and how much does it affect their daily life? About two-thirds experience common symptoms like fatigue and mood swings. PMS affects emotional well-being in 34.5%, social interactions in 22.3%, and school performance in 21.5%, but most students avoid seeing doctors. Moderate study design 504 female medical students aged 18-30 in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 504 female medical students aged 18 to 30 in Eastern Saudi Arabia conducted from October 2024 to March 2025. Participants completed self-administered questionnaires about PMS symptoms, impact on quality of life, coping strategies, and healthcare-seeking behavior. ## What they found Common symptoms reported: fatigue (67.6%), mood swings (67.5%), bloating (51%). PMS significantly affected emotional well-being (34.5%), social interactions (22.3%), and academic performance (21.5%). Symptom severity was linked to menstrual disorders, hormonal contraception use, and family history of PMS. Only 33.9% used medical treatments while 66.1% relied on non-medical methods. Only 11.3% sought healthcare for PMS symptoms. ## What it means for you PMS is very common in medical students with real impacts on emotions, relationships, and school, yet most manage it without medical help. Better awareness and support for PMS treatment within academic settings could improve well-being. Study limited to one region and self-reported data. 67.6% reported fatigue 34.5% PMS affected emotional well-being 11.3% sought healthcare for PMS ## About the study Original title Premenstrual syndrome and its impact on quality of life among females in the medical field in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study Authors Aymen Altalib, Reem AlRashidi, Sarah Almutairi et al. Journal International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 504 What was tested None - this was an observational study Read the paper [doi.org/10.24911/ijmdc.51-1766660932](https://doi.org/10.24911/ijmdc.51-1766660932) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[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, 2020 How common is PMS among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia? Survey study, 2013 How many college students have premenstrual symptoms? Cohort study, 2010 How do anxiety disorders differ across different life stages? Survey study, 1995 What side effects do women experience from birth control pills? Randomised trial, 2026 Does Kundalini Reiki help reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life? Randomised trial, 2026 Does a warm footbath help PMS symptoms and sleep quality? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗