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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a most common condition affecting young aged women, characterized by physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. This study aims to investigate the factors associated with PMS among young adults aged 15-23 years, focusing on sleep patterns, physical activity, stress levels, and symptom severity.A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 young females in Mumbai using a purposive convenience sampling method. Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing sleep (Athens Insomnia Scale), physical activity (Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity), stress (Perceived Stress Scale), and PMS severity (Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool). Anthropometric measurements were also recorded. Data analysis was performed using social science statistics software, employing descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to examine associations. The study found significant associations between PMS severity and various factors. Strength and Flexibility exercises showed strong correlation with PMS(p=0.043). Perceived stress showed a strong correlation with PMS (p = 0.027), indicating that higher stress levels increase PMS severity. Sleep disturbances were significantly linked to PMS(p=0.001) with moderate and severe insomnia strongly associated with severe PMS. Flexibility and strength exercises were significantly associated with PMS (p=0.043). This study highlights the strong association between PMS and modifiable lifestyle factors such as sleep and stress.