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title: What PMS symptoms affect women's daily lives? | Niyora
description: Women with premenstrual tension syndrome experience different combinations of physical and mental symptoms that interfere with daily activities. Better health
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Interview study, 2014

# What PMS symptoms affect women's daily lives?

Women with premenstrual tension syndrome experience different combinations of physical and mental symptoms that interfere with daily activities. Better healthcare support and education can help.

 Early or limited evidence

Women at a health clinic in Tupanciretã, Brazil

## What they did

Researchers conducted a descriptive study at a health clinic, interviewing and surveying women who used the clinic about their symptoms.

## What they found

Women experienced various physical and mental symptoms of PMS with different levels of severity. These symptoms interfered with women's daily functioning and quality of life.

## What it means for you

This study shows that PMS affects each woman differently and that healthcare providers should provide education and support. The main limit is that no specific numbers were provided, and the study was small and at one clinic.

## About the study

Original title Síndrome de tensión pre-menstrual observada en usuarias del ambulatorio municipal de salud de la mujer Authors Andressa da Silveira, Elaine Brito Vieira, Denise Maia Leão et al. Journal Enfermería Global Year 2014 Study design Interview study What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.13.3.178951](https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.13.3.178951)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)

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