Menoupausal Symptoms and Aromatherapy
Condition: Aromatherapy
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Aromatherapy is "highly distilled herbs distilled to take advantage of their therapeutic
      properties".

      is the science of using concentrated essential oils or essences".Essential oils or essences
      are obtained from various parts of plants (root, leaves, flowers, bark, fruit) and used
      therapeutically for physical and psychological well-being. The fact that aromatherapy is a
      noninvasive procedure and its ease of use allows for widespread use of aromatherapy. Aromatic
      oils can be applied in four basic ways. These include topical (tap, compress, or bath),
      internal (mouthwash, vaginal, or anal suppository), oral (with capsules or reconstitution in
      honey, alcohol, or diluent), and inhalation (direct or indirect, with or without steam,
      inhalation). ). Essential oils, which can be applied in various ways, can directly reach the
      neocortex part of the brain through connections extending from the limbic system to the
      hypothalamus via scent.
    

Detailed description: 
      As a result of the effect of aromatic oils on the central nervous system, relaxation,
      sedation or stimulating effects occur and the information flow reaching the brain with the
      stimulation of the central nervous system.

      Thanks to this, the energy blockage in the body is broken and as a result, energy is
      released. With the balanced distribution of the energy flow to the relevant organs, the
      healing process is supported, and physical and mental well-being emerges . Aromatherapy is
      used in many health fields as well as women's health. Menopause is a process in which
      physiological, psychological and hormonal changes occur in the life of all women . The World
      Health Organization defines menopause as "the permanent cessation of menstruation with loss
      of ovarian activity" . In addition to physical symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating,
      headache, low libido, fatigue, sleep disorders, palpitations, which occur as a result of the
      decrease in estrogen and progesterone hormone secretion and its end over time, psychological
      symptoms such as anxiety, depression and mood disorders are frequently encountered . Due to
      the increase in the number of women in the menopausal period in the world, it is important to
      reduce menopausal complaints and improve women's health.Studies have shown that aromatherapy
      is a complementary method used in a wide variety of situations to reduce physiological and
      psychological symptoms . It is stated that menopausal symptoms decrease in women who smell
      lavender aroma during menopause . It is important that the symptoms seen during menopause,
      which is an important part of a woman's life, are reduced and that women can spend this
      process more comfortably. While the age at menopause is in the range of 50-51 years
      worldwide, it is reported that the age of menopause in our country is between the ages of
      47-49 . From this point of view, women spend about one third of their lives during and after
      menopause. The trend towards traditional and complementary medicine is increasing day by day
      in our country. However, in addition to the widespread use of aromatherapy in the world,
      aromatherapy practices are not common in our country. Diluted and ready-to-use forms of
      aromatic oils are not only available in pharmacies and herbalists, but also a method that
      people are curious about and want to use. The fact that the cost of ready-to-use aromatic
      oils is cheaper than drugs and easily accessible will provide women with a treatment option
      in the light of new evidence in line with the conduct of the study. In studies in the
      literature, it is stated that lavender, rose, geranium, and citrus oils are massaged to women
      in the menopausal period and provide mental and physical relaxation. Therefore, in our study,
      the use of Peppermint and Lemon oils to reduce the symptoms of menopausal women and increase
      their psychosocial well-being. is planned. Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) oil has analgesic,
      immune system strengthening, antispasmodic, antipyretic, anti-nausea and vomiting,
      anesthetic, helps concentration, increases self-confidence and creative thoughts, and Lemon
      (Citrus Lemon) oil is analgesic, immune-enhancing, antipyretic. It is thought that it can
      help relieve the psychological and physiological complaints of women in the menopausal period
      due to its properties such as helping constipation, reducing nausea and vomiting, increasing
      sleep quality, relieving stress and antidepressant. For this reason, it is planned to use
      Peppermint and Lemon oils in our study.
    

Intervention name(s): Lemon oil; peppermint oil; Almond oil
Intervention type(s): Other; Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Lemon oil with massage; peppermint oil with massage; Almond oil massage
Intervention MeSH terms: Peppermint oil
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: Massage will be done for 4 weeks and 2 times a week (8 massages will be given to a person in total). Experimental groups: The researcher will add 2 drops of aromatic oil to 5 cc almond oil and give hand and arm massage to the participants for 30 minutes. Peppermint oil will be used in the first experimental group, lemon oil in the second experimental group and only almond oil in the control group. The fragrance to be used before starting the application will be given to the women by giving them a sniff.Placebo Group: Hand and arm massage will be performed for 30 minutes by the researcher using only almond oil. Three groups will be formed from women with menopausal symptoms. 1st group will be given a massage with Mint, 2nd group Lemon, 3rd group (placebo group-almond oil) and menopausal symptoms, happiness, peace and aging anxiety symptoms will be evaluated between the groups. All groups will be pre-tested before the procedure. 4. At the end of the massage, the test will be repeated.
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Prevention
Keywords: aromatherapy; menopause