Abstract
BackgroundPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder among women of reproductive age. Nearly 40% of women report problems with their menstrual cycles. Exercise is one of the recommended treatments to reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The present study was conducted to determine the effect of 8 weeks aerobic exercise on severity of physical symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).MethodsThis study was a randomized clinical trial (IRCT2015021721116N1) that was performed on 65 students living in student dormitories of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2016, Iran. Samples were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. The intervention group engaged in 8 weeks of aerobic exercises, three times a week, and 20 min for each session. The tools were research unit selection questionnaire, midwifery and personal particulars, temporary determination of premenstrual syndrome, Beck Depression, recorded daily symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and Borg scale. We analyzed the data using SPSS software and Mann–Whitney U test and Friedman test.ResultsAt the beginning of the study, both control and intervention groups were homogeneous. The results of independent t-test showed that among the physical symptoms of the premenstrual syndrome in the intervention group compared to the control group, at the end of the study, headache (p = 0.001), nausea, constipation diarrhea (p = 0.01), swollen (p = 0/001) had a significant reduction. Also, the comparison of the difference between the mean of the signs at the beginning and the end of the study, bloating (p = 0.01), Vomiting (p = 0.002), hot flashes (p = 0.04), increase in appetite (p = 0.008) were significantly decreased.ConclusionAerobic exercise as one of the ways to treat premenstrual syndrome can reduce the physical symptoms of the syndrome.Trial registrationName of registry: Zahra Mohebbi Dehnavi.IRCT registration number: IRCT 2015021721116 N1.Registration date: 2015 − 08-28.Registration timing: retrospective.
Highlights
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder among women of reproductive age
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a set of repetitive symptoms that begins at the end of the secretion phase of the menstrual cycle (5–7 days before menstruation) and ends in the follicular phase (2–4 days after menstruation) [1]
Vishnupriya et al Examined the effect of aerobic exercise with different severity on 61 women with PMS for 6 weeks, The results showed that symptoms of PMS were significantly decreased in moderate intensity aerobic exercise [11], But Silva and Sadler’s research reported that aerobic exercise does not affect on symptoms of PMS [12, 13], While David et al Reported that aerobic exercise had a negative effect on symptoms of PMS [14]
Summary
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder among women of reproductive age. Nearly 40% of women report problems with their menstrual cycles. PMS refers to a set of repetitive symptoms that begins at the end of the secretion phase of the menstrual cycle (5–7 days before menstruation) and ends in the follicular phase (2–4 days after menstruation) [1] For this syndrome, more than 150 signs have been identified, some of which are: abdominal cramps, boredom, abdominal bloating, pain and tenderness of the breasts, acne, back pain and headache, joint pain and muscle pain, weight gain, energy shortages, Changes in appetite and thirst, constipation, heart rate elevation [2, 3]. Due to the high prevalence of this syndrome and the role of women in the family and community, treatment is important The prevalence of these symptoms varies according to factors such as culture, attitude, age, exercise, nutrition, and underlying diseases [1]. Treatments can be arranged in three groups: Surgical treatment, drug treatment (such as hormonal use, antidepressant and analgesic drugs) and non-drug therapies (such as lifestyle changes and exercise) [8]
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