--- title: How common is PMS among nursing and paramedical students and how does it affect their quality of life? description: 62.7% of nursing and paramedical students had PMS, and it significantly reduced their quality of life. About half experienced mood symptoms in the premenstrua url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-study-of-prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-among-nursing-and-paramedical-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS among nursing and paramedical students and how does it affect their quality of life? Survey study, 2025 # How common is PMS among nursing and paramedical students and how does it affect their quality of life? 62.7% of nursing and paramedical students had PMS, and it significantly reduced their quality of life. About half experienced mood symptoms in the premenstrual phase. Early or limited evidence 165 unmarried nursing and paramedical students with regular menstrual cycles ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 165 unmarried nursing and paramedical students with regular menstrual cycles. Participants completed a self-reported questionnaire with 3 parts. PMS was diagnosed using ACOG criteria: at least one mood symptom and one physical symptom occurring 5 days before menstruation and ceasing within 4 days of menstrual onset. ## What they found 62.7% had PMS. The most common symptoms were back, joint, and muscle aches, followed by abdominal heaviness and discomfort. PMS was associated with poorer quality of life across all domains. About half the students had mood symptoms in the premenstrual phase. Unhealthy dietary habits (consumption of sweets) and lack of physical activity were associated with PMS. ## What it means for you PMS is common in nursing and paramedical students and damages quality of life. The study was limited to unmarried students with regular cycles, so results may not apply to all women. 62.7% Prevalence of PMS 165 Number of students About half Had mood symptoms ## About the study Original title THE STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AMONG NURSING AND PARAMEDICAL STUDENTS AND ITS IMPACT ON ACADEMIC AND QUALITY OF LIFE, S V MEDICAL COLLEGE, TIRUPATI, SOUTH INDIA Authors VANKEEPURAM VISHNU KALYANI, Y. ARUNA, BHUVANESWARI Journal International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 165 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2025v17i5.7054](https://doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2025v17i5.7054) Original abstract Objective: The term premenstrual syndrome (PMS) describes a group of upsetting symptoms that occur around the time of menstruation. These symptoms may be caused by hormonal changes, which can impair daily functioning and quality of life. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 165 Nursing and Paramedical students who were unmarried and having regular menstrual cycles in last 6 mo and those who are willing to give written informed consent are included. A self-reported questionnaire containing 3 parts covering all aspects was used. PMS is diagnosed (ACOG criteria) if at least one of the 6 affective symptoms and one of the somatic symptoms were reported 5 d prior to menstrual cycles and ceased within four days of onset of menses. Results: The prevalence of PMS was 62.7%. Back, joint and muscle aches were the most common symptoms, followed by abdominal heaviness and discomfort. PMS was associated with a poorer quality of life across all domains. About half the students had affective symptoms in the premenstrual phase. Conclusion: PMS symptoms significantly affect women's well-being and overall quality of life. Dietary and lifestyle factors such as consumption of sweets and lack of physical activity were associated with the presence of PMS. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[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/) 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 Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2026 How common is PMDD among college women and what increases the risk? 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