--- title: What premenstrual symptoms do martial arts athletes experience? description: Martial arts athletes experience both disturbing and non-disturbing PMS symptoms with regular 35-day menstrual cycles, and they have no significant difference url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/analysis-of-the-menstrual-cycle-and-symptoms-of-premenstrual-syndrome-in-martial-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What premenstrual symptoms do martial arts athletes experience? Survey study, 2024 # What premenstrual symptoms do martial arts athletes experience? Martial arts athletes experience both disturbing and non-disturbing PMS symptoms with regular 35-day menstrual cycles, and they have no significant difference in PMS compared to non-athletes. Early or limited evidence 42 martial arts athletes with regular menstrual cycles ## What they did Researchers surveyed 42 martial arts athletes using a questionnaire about their menstrual cycles and premenstrual symptoms, then compared findings to non-athletes. ## What they found All martial arts athletes had regular 35-day menstrual cycles. Non-disturbing symptoms included sensitivity, sleep disturbances, acne, constipation, and increased appetite. Disturbing symptoms included dizziness, headaches, fatigue, excessive anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. Chi-square test analysis showed no significant difference in PMS severity between martial arts athletes and non-martial arts athletes (chi-square p=0.040). ## What it means for you Intensive athletic training does not protect women from PMS or reduce its severity compared to non-athletes. Athletes experience the full range of physical, emotional, and behavioral PMS symptoms. Medical and nutrition teams should work with coaches to support athletes in managing symptoms. 42 martial arts athletes 35 days menstrual cycle length 0.040 chi-square test p value ## About the study Original title Analysis of the Menstrual Cycle and Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome in Martial Arts Athletes in 2024 Authors Teta Arum Darandi, Zulfikar Zulfikar, Amiruddin Amiruddin et al. Journal Path of Science Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 42 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.22178/pos.105-37](https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.105-37) Original abstract The menstrual cycle experienced is undoubtedly different for each person, even for twin women. Symptoms felt before menstruation also vary, such as dizziness, difficulty concentrating, breast tenderness, sleep disturbances, defecation disorders, increased appetite, acne, fatigue, and excessive anxiety or anxiety. This study aims to describe the menstrual cycle and premenstrual symptoms felt by athletes. This study uses descriptive research, explaining what will be studied and measured with certainty. The approach used is a quantitative approach with the questionnaire method. The sample of this study was all martial arts athletes with centralised PON preparation of as many as 42 people using a total sampling technique. The data collection technique uses a closed questionnaire with yes and no answer options. The data obtained was then analysed using the questionnaire answer value, the percentage value was calculated, and the test was done using chi-square. This study concludes that all athletes have a regular menstrual cycle for 35 days. PMS symptoms that do not feel disturbing include sensitivity, sleep disturbances, acne, constipation, and increased appetite. Symptoms that are supposed to be unsettling, such as dizziness, headaches, fatigue, excessive anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. The results of the chi-square test show that by comparing the Asymp, Sig. with the critical value limit of 0.05". In the data tabulation above, it is known that the value of the chi-square analysis results is 0.040 at the confidence level of 0.05 or 95% or α = 0.05. Thus, it can be said that the chi-square is> 0.05. So, it can be concluded that there is no significant difference according to the variable level of PMS experienced between martial arts and nonmartial arts athletes. The coach should coordinate with medical personnel and the nutrition team to find a solution to relieve disturbing symptoms. 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