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

VANKEEPURAM VISHNU KALYANI; Y. ARUNA; BHUVANESWARI

doi:10.22159/ijcpr.2025v17i5.7054

Authors

VANKEEPURAM VISHNU KALYANI Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S. V. Medical College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Y. ARUNA Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S. V. Medical College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
BHUVANESWARI Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S. V. Medical College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2025v17i5.7054

Keywords:

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), Premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST), Sheehan disability scale, Quality of life

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.

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