--- title: Is PMS or PMDD linked to eating disorders? | Niyora description: Yes. Women with PMDD had higher scores for eating disorders, emotional eating, and uncontrolled eating than women without PMS. The link between PMDD and emoti url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/relationship-between-premenstrual-syndrome-and-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is PMS or PMDD linked to eating disorders? Survey study, 2026 # Is PMS or PMDD linked to eating disorders? Yes. Women with PMDD had higher scores for eating disorders, emotional eating, and uncontrolled eating than women without PMS. The link between PMDD and emotional eating was strongest in overweight women. Early or limited evidence 290 female university students in Iran, aged not specified ## What they did Cross-sectional study with 290 female university students in Iran in 2022. Participants completed questionnaires about PMS symptoms, eating attitudes, and eating behaviors including emotional and uncontrolled eating. ## What they found 162 women (55.86%) had moderate to severe PMS, and 47 (16.21% of all, 29.01% of PMS group) also had dysmenorrhea. Eating disorder scores increased with PMS severity: mild PMS 6.18, moderate or severe PMS 8.49, PMDD 9.66. Emotional eating increased from no or mild PMS (6.05) to PMDD (7.17). Uncontrolled eating increased from mild PMS (19.30) to PMDD (22.15). After accounting for other factors, overweight women with PMDD showed much higher emotional eating. ## What it means for you Severe PMS and PMDD are linked to eating more when emotional and eating without control. The link is especially strong in overweight women. The study is one point in time with university students only, so results may not apply to all women. 55.86% had moderate to severe PMS 7.17 mean emotional eating score in PMDD group 22.15 mean uncontrolled eating score in PMDD group ## About the study Original title Relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Eating Disorders Authors Mahbobeh Faramarzi, Angela Hamidia, Najmeh Hoseini et al. Journal Journal of Nutrition and Food Security Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 290 What was tested None assessed Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.18502/jnfs.v11i3.22153](https://doi.org/10.18502/jnfs.v11i3.22153) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Appetite and food cravings](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-food-cravings/)[Eating disorders](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-eating-disorders/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[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 Survey study, 2019 What lifestyle and sleep habits are linked to PMS in teenage girls? Survey study, 2012 Is there a link between premenstrual symptoms and period pain in teenage girls? Survey study, 2024 What factors are linked to PMDD in female university students? Survey study, 2023 How common are PMS and PMDD among college girls, and what are their symptoms? Survey study, 2016 Does PMS increase the risk of stress fractures in teenage athletes? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗