Non-randomised trial, 2015
Does aerobic exercise reduce PMS?
Yes, aerobic exercise was associated with a significant reduction in PMS symptoms. Scores dropped noticeably after the girls started exercising.
What they did
87 nursing students did aerobic exercise. PMS symptoms were measured before and after the exercise program.
What they found
The average PMS score decreased from 11.49 before exercise to 6.78 after exercise.
What it means for you
Aerobic exercise may help reduce PMS. The main limitation is that the study had no control group, so we cannot be sure the improvement was due to exercise alone rather than other changes.
87
nursing students
11.49 to 6.78
PMS score change
About the study
- Original title
- PENGARUH SENAM AEROBIK TERHADAP KEJADIAN PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) PADA MAHASISWI JURUSAN KEPERAWATAN TANGERANG
- Authors
- Ema Hikmah
- Journal
- Jurnal Medikes (Media Informasi Kesehatan)
- Year
- 2015
- Study design
- Non-randomised trial
- What was tested
- Aerobic exercise
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.36743/medikes.v2i2.111
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