Physical Activity Level, Aerobic Capacity and Dietary Habits Among a Cohort of Females With Premenstrual Syndrome

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of the study is to investigate the physical activity level, aerobic capacity and dietary habits among a cohort of females with premenstrual syndrome

Detailed Description
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premenstrual syndrome can be defined as a recurrent disorder that occurs every month in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, and subside with the onset of menstruation. It is characterized by a complex set of symptoms, which include physical, psychological and behavioral changes with varying severity. This can interfere with the lives of females. Physical exercise improves PMS through rising endorphin levels, reducing adrenal cortisol symptoms, leading to lesser anxiety, depression and greater pain tolerance, as previous studies showed that it was effective in decreasing pain as well as mental and physical symptoms of PMS. Recently, lifestyle changes have gained more importance than pharmacotherapy. Lifestyle changes include many methods including diet regulation and exercise. 30 minutes of aerobic exercise is recommended for at least 3 days per week to contribute to the regulation of both body composition, mood and to improve physical symptoms. Evidence suggests that it can be helpful in reducing symptoms.

Official Title
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Physical Activity Level, Aerobic Capacity and Dietary Habits Among a Cohort of Females With Premenstrual Syndrome: an Observational Study

Conditions
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Premenstrual Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Running anaerobic sprint test and aerobic test


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1-suffering from PMS (as determined by PMS scale) 2-Their ages range from 20 to 35 years 3-Having regular menstrual cycle Exclusion Criteria: 1-Smoking 2-Following any special diet 3-Taking any medication 4-History of chronic disease 5-Having any psychiatric or gynecological problems

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Other: Running anaerobic sprint test and aerobic test|subjects walk a mile with maximum steps and their heart rate will not exceed 180 beats per minute during the test and the execution time will not be less than 9 minutes (RAST test)|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assessment of premenstrual syndrome | premenstrual syndrome scale consist of 2 sections and 19 questions about symptoms of PMS, it will be rated on the scale as not at all, mild, moderate or severe | 5 minutes | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aerobic test | subject walk back and forth 6 times with maximum speed a distance of 35 meters, between every 35 meters, 10 seconds of rest will be considered | 6 minutes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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physical activity level, aerobic capacity and dietary habits in PMS