Abstract

Background: The study aims to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and impact of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on females in Saudi Arabia.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was performed on 274 females using a validated PSST means Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool to estimate the prevalence of PMS, impacts of PMS symptoms on functional activities, and relevant sociodemographic data.
Results: The prevalence rate of PMS was 47.1% that influenced the emotional, psychobehavioral, and physical domain, with severe complaints among 10% of the students. More than 60% of the participants complained of any sort of functional impairment, but severe functional impairment ranged from 1.4% to 5.8% for academic achievement and home responsibilities, respectively.
Conclusion: PMS was moderately prevalent with increased sensitivity to rejection and generalized pain affecting one-fifth of the participants.

Key words: Female, exercise, premenstrual syndrome, sensitivity