--- title: How common is PMS in adolescents with psychiatric problems and does it affect their quality of life? description: PMS was present in nearly 4 out of 5 adolescents in a psychiatric clinic and significantly lowered their quality of life. The more severe their PMS, the worse url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-health-related-quality-of-life-and-psychiatric-comorbidity-2017/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS in adolescents with psychiatric problems and does it affect their quality of life? Survey study, 2017 # How common is PMS in adolescents with psychiatric problems and does it affect their quality of life? PMS was present in nearly 4 out of 5 adolescents in a psychiatric clinic and significantly lowered their quality of life. The more severe their PMS, the worse their quality of life became. Early or limited evidence 55 adolescents from a child and adolescent psychiatry clinic ## What they did Researchers assessed 55 adolescents admitted to a psychiatric clinic using screening tools to identify PMS symptoms, psychiatric diagnoses, and measure quality of life. ## What they found 78.2% had PMS: 46.5% mild, 34.8% moderate, and 18.6% severe. 89% had at least one psychiatric disorder, most commonly anxiety or depression. Anger and irritability were the most common PMS symptoms. Quality of life was significantly lower in those with PMS and worsened as PMS severity increased. ## What it means for you PMS is very common in young people with psychiatric conditions and harms their quality of life. However, this looked only at teenagers already receiving psychiatric care, so results may not apply to all teenagers. 78.2% had PMS 89% had at least one psychiatric disorder 18.6% had severe PMS ## About the study Original title Premenstrual syndrome health-related quality of life and psychiatric comorbidity in a clinical adolescent sample: a cross-sectional study Authors Uran P, Yürümez E, Aysev A et al. Journal International journal of psychiatry in clinical practice Year 2017 Study design Survey study Participants 55 What was tested None - observational study Read the paper [doi.org/10.1080/13651501.2016.1235710](https://doi.org/10.1080/13651501.2016.1235710) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)[Anxiety disorders and OCD](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-anxiety-disorders/)[Schizophrenia and psychosis](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-psychosis/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) 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 Randomised trial, 2013 Does psychological education reduce PMS symptoms in teenagers? Survey study, 2001 How common is premenstrual dysphoric disorder and how is it related to other psychiatric conditions? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Non-randomised trial, 2008 Can the Sheehan Disability Scale measure whether treatments work? Study, 2026 Do anxiety and depression get worse before your period if you already have a mental health condition? Cohort study, 2023 Are premenstrual disorders linked to depression, anxiety, and self-harm in teenage girls? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗