Effect Of Exercises On Females With Premenstrual Syndrome

Abstract

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) encompasses a range of physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioural symptoms that recur cyclically—typically during the late luteal phase—and ease off within two to four days after menstruation begins. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) refers to a more severe, disruptive subgroup of premenstrual disturbances, identified through specific diagnostic criteria to reflect its intensity. In India, PMS affects nearly half of women in reproductive age, with an estimated prevalence of 43–48% among adolescent and college-aged groups. However, research focusing on working women remains scarce. One study conducted in South India among a professional cohort reported that about 48% of working women experienced PMS, and for 35% of them, symptoms significantly impaired their quality of work life Given this landscape, our study aims to examine and compare the prevalence of PMS among exercising and non-exercising women aged 18–25, specifically targeting working women within this demographic in India.