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title: What is the frequency and severity of PMS in college girls aged 18-25?
description: The study found that 55% of college girls had PMS, with 48% experiencing mild symptoms, 27% moderate, and 25% severe. Confidence is limited because this was d
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# What is the frequency and severity of PMS in college girls aged 18-25?

The study found that 55% of college girls had PMS, with 48% experiencing mild symptoms, 27% moderate, and 25% severe. Confidence is limited because this was done at one college in India.

 Early or limited evidence

400 college girls aged 18-25 at a medical college in India

## What they did

Observational cross-sectional study at one medical college in India. 400 college girls aged 18-25 completed the Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire. Results were analysed using ICD-10 criteria.

## What they found

55% of women met PMS criteria according to ICD-10. Among those with PMS, 48% had mild severity, 27% moderate, and 25% severe. The most common symptoms were general body discomfort, anxiety, backache, fatigue and depression.

## What it means for you

About half of college-aged women in this sample had PMS, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The study suggests doctors should recommend lifestyle changes. Results come from only one college in India and may not represent all women.

55%

had PMS

48%

had mild severity

25%

had severe severity

## About the study

Original title SEVERITY AND FREQUENCY OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME IN COLLEGE GIRLS AGED 18 - 25 YEARS Authors Silpa Gantela, Srilatha Choppara Journal Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences Year 2015 Study design Survey study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.14260/jemds/2015/2164](https://doi.org/10.14260/jemds/2015/2164)

## 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/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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