--- title: What is the prevalence of PMDD and severity of PMS among female college students in India? description: About 4% of female college students had PMDD, and nearly a quarter experienced severe mood swings. Healthcare students had higher rates of moderate to severe url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-severity-and-coping-behaviour-of-premenstrual-syndrome-and-2018/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What is the prevalence of PMDD and severity of PMS among female college students in India? Survey study, 2018 # What is the prevalence of PMDD and severity of PMS among female college students in India? About 4% of female college students had PMDD, and nearly a quarter experienced severe mood swings. Healthcare students had higher rates of moderate to severe symptoms than non-healthcare students. Early or limited evidence 500 female college students aged 17-27 at healthcare and non-healthcare colleges in India (478 completed surveys) ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 500 women aged 17-27 at healthcare and non-healthcare colleges in India from May to October 2017. Students completed 478 surveys total. They assessed PMS and PMDD prevalence and severity using standardized measures and compared healthcare versus non-healthcare students. ## What they found PMDD was diagnosed in 3.2% of non-healthcare students and 4.8% of healthcare students, for a total of 3.97%. Mood swings was the most common symptom, severe in around 22% of the total sample. Out of 478 participants, 7.3% were using hormonal supplements. Healthcare students reported a higher percentage of moderate to severe symptoms than non-healthcare students. ## What it means for you PMS and PMDD are common in Indian college students, with PMDD affecting about 4%. Mood swings are a major symptom for many women. However, this is a survey from one institution in one country, so results may not apply to other populations. 3.97% Prevalence of PMDD overall 22% With severe mood swings 7.3% Using hormonal supplements ## About the study Original title PREVALENCE, SEVERITY AND COPING BEHAVIOUR OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN INDIA Authors S. Shenuka, R. Vijayalakshmi, Sambath Kumar R Journal International Research Journal of Pharmacy Year 2018 Study design Survey study Participants 500 What was tested None. Observational study. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.7897/2230-8407.099212](https://doi.org/10.7897/2230-8407.099212) ## 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/)[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? Systematic review, 2021 How common is PMDD among female students in Ethiopia? Guideline, 2016 What are the best standards for diagnosing and managing premenstrual disorders? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2026 How common is PMDD among college women and what increases the risk? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗