Survey study, 2024
Can yoga and diet reduce premenstrual syndrome symptoms?
The study found that female college students who did yoga regularly had lower PMS scores (88) than those who did not (100). However, this is an observation only and does not prove yoga prevents PMS.
What they did
An educational intervention study of female college students in Bhopal. Students filled out a form about PMS and then watched a presentation and video on yoga and healthy diet to reduce PMS symptoms.
What they found
70% of students had PMS. Of those with physical symptoms (48.5%), the most common was abdominal cramps (75%) and least common was nausea and vomiting (18%). Of those with psychological symptoms (38.25%), restlessness was most common (67%) and forgetfulness least common (10%). Girls doing yoga regularly had a lower PMS score (88) compared to girls not doing yoga (100). More than 40% believed yoga could reduce PMS but only 26% practiced yoga regularly.
What it means for you
Girls who practiced yoga had lower PMS scores, but we cannot prove yoga caused this improvement. People who exercise may differ in other ways. The study did not measure what happened after the educational session.
70%
had PMS
88 vs 100
PMS score for yoga vs non-yoga group
26%
practiced yoga regularly
About the study
- Original title
- YOGA AND DIET FOR MANAGING PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME: AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION STUDY AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN BHOPAL
- Authors
- Siddharth Kimtee, Madhav Bansal
- Journal
- GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- Educational session on yoga and healthy diet to reduce PMS
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.36106/gjra/5708821
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