Survey study, 2025
Does PMS affect how well female martial arts athletes perform?
Yes. Most female martial arts athletes experienced severe PMS symptoms, and PMS significantly affected their sports performance, though most still achieved adequate performance levels.
What they did
Researchers surveyed 80 female martial arts athletes in Nganjuk Regency during March 2025. They used questionnaires to measure PMS symptoms and rate each athlete's sports performance.
What they found
Most female martial arts athletes in the study experienced severe premenstrual symptoms. Most had sufficient (adequate) performance levels. There was a significant influence of premenstrual symptoms on athlete performance.
What it means for you
PMS does reduce athletic performance, but women can still perform at acceptable levels despite severe symptoms. The study recommends nutrition with iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6, maintaining hydration, monitoring the menstrual cycle, and adjusting exercise intensity during PMS. This is a small study in one location in Indonesia.
80
female athletes studied
significant
influence of PMS on performance
severe
PMS symptoms most commonly reported
About the study
- Original title
- Symptoms Of Premenstrual Syndrome That Affect The Performance Of Female Martial Arts Athletes In Nganjuk Regency
- Authors
- Prena Prinata, Kiaonarni Ongko Waluyo, Irine Christiany et al.
- Journal
- Global Ten Public Health and Nursing Journal
- Year
- 2025
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 80
- What was tested
- None tested. Recommendations for nutrition and exercise adjustment were suggested but not studied.
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.36568/gtphnj.v3i3.188
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