--- title: How common are PMS and PMDD in young university students? | Niyora description: In this group, 7% had PMDD, 46% had mild or no PMS, and 47% had moderate to severe PMS. Students with PMDD had the most severe symptoms and more disruption to url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/statistical-insights-into-premenstrual-syndrome-and-dysphoric-disorder-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common are PMS and PMDD in young university students? Survey study, 2026 # How common are PMS and PMDD in young university students? In this group, 7% had PMDD, 46% had mild or no PMS, and 47% had moderate to severe PMS. Students with PMDD had the most severe symptoms and more disruption to daily life. Early or limited evidence 100 pre-university students ## What they did Cross-sectional study with 100 randomly selected pre-university students. Participants filled out a questionnaire about menstrual patterns and premenstrual symptoms using a standard screening tool. ## What they found 7 students (7%) met criteria for PMDD, 46 (46%) had no or mild PMS, and 47 (47%) had moderate to severe PMS. Students with PMDD reported higher levels of menstrual pain and more frequent premenstrual symptoms compared to other groups. Their symptoms interfered with daily activities and social interactions. ## What it means for you Half of young university students have moderate to severe premenstrual symptoms that disrupt their studies and social life. This affects academic engagement and emotional development during an important time. Limitations: study is small, limited to one age group, and conducted at one location. 7% met criteria for PMDD 47% had moderate to severe PMS 100 students studied ## About the study Original title Statistical insights into premenstrual syndrome and dysphoric disorder: understanding menstrual health challenges in pre-university students Authors You HW, Izzati NS Journal International journal of adolescent medicine and health Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 100 What was tested None assessed Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2026-0029](https://doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2026-0029) Original abstract Objectives: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which typically occurs during the luteal phase, one week prior to menstruation. Menstrual health challenges encompass a spectrum of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. These challenges can significantly affect quality of life, academic performance, and social functioning among young women. This study was conducted to identify the prevalence and severity of PMS and PMDD among pre-university students. Methods: A total of 100 students were randomly selected as participants, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The instrument comprised three sections, including demographic information, menstrual patterns and the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST). Classification of PMS and PMDD was based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV (DSM-IV) criteria embedded within the PSST. Results: Findings revealed that seven respondents met the criteria for PMDD, while 46 and 47 respondents were categorized as experiencing no/mild PMS and moderate to severe PMS, respectively. Students diagnosed with PMDD reported higher levels of menstrual pain and more frequent premenstrual symptoms compared to those with no/mild or moderate to severe PMS. These symptoms were found to interfere with daily activities and social interactions, underscoring the psychosocial burden of menstrual health challenges. Furthermore, PMS symptoms are known to persist across the reproductive lifespan and may continue during the menopausal transition. Conclusions: Given these implications, raising awareness of PMS and PMDD is essential to safeguard the overall well-being of women, particularly in educational settings where menstrual health challenges can disrupt academic engagement and psychosocial development. 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