Menstrual disorders represents a significant public health problem for women and it is particularly common is younger age groups. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of menstrual disorders like Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Dysmenorrhea and their correlation with Basal Metabolic Index (BMI), physical exercise and diet pattern. A cross sectional study was conducted among 200 first year female medical and dental students. All the participants were given a self explanatory questionnaire related to life style and menstrual pattern. 70 % (140) of the students showed symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome and 61% (122) had Dysmenorrhea which was significantly related with severe Premenstrual syndrome. Increase in BMI, frequent Junk food consumption and lack of exercise was associated with PMS and not with Dysmenorrhea. Hence, simple life style changes like diet regulation, regular physical exercise helps to reduce symptoms of PMS among adolescent girls.
