--- title: Is PMS linked to personality temperament types? | Niyora description: No clear link was found between PMS and different temperament types in this study. Although some temperament types seemed to have more PMS, the overall patter url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/untitled-2017/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is PMS linked to personality temperament types? Survey study, 2017 # Is PMS linked to personality temperament types? No clear link was found between PMS and different temperament types in this study. Although some temperament types seemed to have more PMS, the overall pattern was not significant. Early or limited evidence 200 high school students in Iran ## What they did 200 high school students in Iran completed questionnaires about their temperament type, PMS symptoms, mood, and depression. PMS symptoms were tracked over 2 consecutive menstrual cycles. Students with severe depression were excluded from the study. ## What they found Some temperament types, particularly those described as hot and wet or hot and dry, showed more PMS symptoms. However, when analyzed together, there was no clear overall relationship between any particular temperament type and having PMS. ## What it means for you Personality temperament type alone does not seem to explain who develops PMS. However, this study was limited to one city in Iran and only included high school students, so findings may not apply to other ages and populations. Larger studies across different groups are needed. 200 students studied 2 consecutive menstrual cycles tracked ## About the study Original title بررسی ارتباط سندرم پیش از قاعدگی با نوع مزاج در دانشآموزان دبیرستانی Authors زهرا محبی دهنوی, مرضیه ترکمننژاد سبزواری, صدیقه رستاقی et al. Journal DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) Year 2017 Study design Survey study Participants 200 What was tested questionnaire assessment Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2017.9076](https://doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2017.9076) Original abstract Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is one of the most common psychosomatic disorders in women at reproductive age that affects their quality of life. Temperament modification can occur with changing in diet. Diet patterns also affect PMS. This study was performed with aim to evaluate the relationship between PMS and types of temperament in high school students. Methods: This descriptive-analytic study was performed on 200 high school students in Sabzevar during 2 months in 2016. Data collection tools included temperament standard questionnaire, temporary identification PMS questionnaire, Beck depression questionnaire, and PMS daily record form. The students who had severe depression according to the Beck Depression Inventory were excluded from the study, and the symptoms of this syndrome were collected in two consecutive menstrual cycles according to the premenstrual syndrome questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS software (version 23) and Chi-square and Logistic regression test. P 0.05). Conclusion: However, PMS incidence was observed in combined hot and wet, hot and dry temperaments; there is no relationship between PMS and temperaments. So, it is recommended to do further studies in all layer of society with greater sample size. 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