--- title: Does PMS affect quality of life in female university students? description: The study found that managing PMS can improve quality of life in female university students. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-and-its-association-with-quality-of-life-in-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does PMS affect quality of life in female university students? Survey study, 2025 # Does PMS affect quality of life in female university students? The study found that managing PMS can improve quality of life in female university students. Moderate study design 440 female university undergraduates in Nigeria (average age 19.02 years) ## What they did Surveyed 440 female undergraduates at a Nigerian university about PMS and how it affects their daily life and wellbeing using two questionnaires. ## What they found Nearly all students (99.5%) were single. The study found a relationship between PMS and quality of life, showing that PMS affects students' daily functioning and wellbeing. ## What it means for you PMS significantly affects how female university students function and feel. Better management of PMS could improve quality of life. The study was in one Nigerian university, so results may not apply to students in other countries. 440 women surveyed 99.5% were single 19.02 years average age ## About the study Original title Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and its Association with Quality of Life in Female Undergraduates in a Nigerian University Authors Olusegun Olatunji Ojedoyin, Goodness OKUNOYE, David Akintayo et al. Year 2025 Study design Survey study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.56557/ajrmms/2025/v7i187](https://doi.org/10.56557/ajrmms/2025/v7i187) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a set of distressing symptoms experienced before the time of menstrual flow. Hormonal changes may underlie these symptoms which can lead to difficulties in day-to-day functioning and poor quality of life. Female undergraduates constitute a group of people that are significantly affected by premenstrual syndrome. Epidemiological data around the world have reported a high incidence of premenstrual syndrome among female undergraduate students. Method: Four hundred and forty consenting female participants who were undergraduate at Redeemer’s University participated in this cross-sectional study. The prevalence, quality of life and the association between premenstrual syndrome and quality of life was determined using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage was used to determine the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and the quality of life of the participants and Pearson Correlation coefficients was used. Alpha level was set as p< 0.05. Results: The study found that the majority of participants (63.8%) were in the 16-19 age group. The average age, height, weight, and BMI of the participants were 19.02±1.69 years, 1.63±0.08 meters, 62.78±12.60 Kg, and 23.57±4.87 Kg/m2 respectively. Almost all participants (99.5%) were single. Conclusion: Therefore, prevention of premenstrual syndrome is important for improving quality of life and managing PMS symptoms can contribute to improving quality of life in the context of the environment. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[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 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? Randomised trial, 2025 Which is more effective for PMS - Vitagnus, soy, or both together? Systematic review, 2025 How common are PMS, PMDD, and painful periods in nursing students, and do they affect their schooling? Systematic review, 2025 Does teaching adolescent girls about their menstrual cycle and health help reduce period pain and PMS? Systematic review, 2020 How common is PMS among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗