--- title: Are personality traits linked to PMS? | Niyora description: Yes, personality traits predicted PMS severity. Being more introverted, emotionally reactive, and inconsistent were linked to more PMS symptoms. About two-thi url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-relationship-between-premenstrual-syndrome-and-personality-traits-in-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Are personality traits linked to PMS? Survey study, 2024 # Are personality traits linked to PMS? Yes, personality traits predicted PMS severity. Being more introverted, emotionally reactive, and inconsistent were linked to more PMS symptoms. About two-thirds of students had PMS. Early or limited evidence 616 female university students in Brazil, studied February to June 2020 ## What they did 616 female university students in Brazil completed surveys about their PMS symptoms and personality traits between February and June 2020. ## What they found Mean PMS score was 125.40 plus or minus 25.41. Personality traits significantly predicted PMS: introversion versus extroversion, emotional reactivity versus emotional balance, and inconsistency versus consistency were all predictive factors. Two-thirds of the students had premenstrual syndrome. ## What it means for you Your personality type may influence how severe your PMS symptoms are. However, we cannot tell from this study if personality causes PMS or if having PMS affects your personality. The study was in a university in Brazil, so results may not apply to other women or populations. More research is needed. 125.40±25.41 mean PMS score two-thirds had PMS ## About the study Original title The relationship between premenstrual syndrome and personality traits in university students Authors Yılmaz FA Journal Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 616 What was tested None, observational study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20231679](https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20231679) Original abstract Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between personality traits and premenstrual syndrome in university students. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 616 female university students between February and June 2020. Results: The Premenstrual Syndrome Scale score was determined as a mean of 125.40±25.41. According to linear regression analysis, extrovert/introvert personality traits, emotional balance/neuroticism, and consistent/inconsistent personality traits were statistically significant predictive factors of premenstrual syndrome. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated that two-thirds of the students had premenstrual syndrome and personality traits affected premenstrual syndrome. It is recommended that attention should be paid to personality traits when coping with premenstrual syndrome. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) 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, 2026 What dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors are associated with PMS in young women? Survey study, 2026 What factors affect PMS in university students and does it impact schoolwork? Survey study, 2026 Is academic stress linked to PMS severity in university students? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2026 Is emotional dysregulation linked to premenstrual symptoms? Survey study, 2025 Do certain nutrients and body weight affect PMS? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗