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Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE.
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- Factors Associated with the Prevalence and Severity of Menstrual-Related Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
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- Novel dietary FemTech based on dietary reference intakes for premenstrual and menstrual disorders: a pilot open-label randomized controlled trial of dietary intervention.BMC women's health · 2026Trial
- Effects of a Healthy Diet on Reducing Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Improving Quality of Life among Omani Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
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- Prevalence and severity of premenstrual tension syndrome and its impact on academic performance among female university students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
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- Psychosocial and lifestyle factors associated with premenstrual syndrome symptoms among Chinese female college students: a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- The Correlation between BASNEF Model Constructs, Mental Health, and Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome in Adolescents: A Structural Equation Modeling.International journal of school health · 2026Article
- Effect of Primary Dysmenorrhea on the Mental Health Quality of Medical Students in Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2026Article
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- Premenstrual Syndrome and Nutritional Factors: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Clinical Implications.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Premenstrual syndrome-related quality of life: associations with ultra-processed food consumption, mindful eating, well-being, and social media addiction in women.BMC women's health · 2026Article
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- Linkages between lifestyle practices, dietary habits, and premenstrual syndrome among college students.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Dietary, Lifestyle, and Psychological Factors Associated with Premenstrual Syndrome Among Female University Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Relationship between premenstrual syndrome symptoms, anthropometric measurements, and eating behaviors in women of childbearing age: Turkish sample.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- The Effects of FemmeBalance Supplement on Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Four-Cycle Single-Arm Observational Study of a Novel Nutritional Supplement.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical late luteal phase disorder of the menstrual cycle whereby the daily functioning of women is affected by emotional and physical symptoms substantially interfering with their quality of life. Little is known about PMS in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of PMS among university students in Sharjah, UAE, and clarify its associations with dietary habits, lifestyle behaviors, and anthropometric factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted on female college students at the University of Sharjah, UAE. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and anthropometric assessments. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. Participants were 300 adult university students aged 18-24 years (mean age 20.07 ± 1.53 years). In total, 95% of participants reported at least one PMS symptom during their menstrual period. The prevalence of PMS was 35.3%, with mild symptoms being the most commonly reported. Multiple regression analysis showed that smoking was associated with increased risk of reporting psychological (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.1-5.8;
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