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Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: structured pranayama techniques: Pranayama will be given for 8 weeks duration (5 days per week). The training will be given by a qualified and trained yoga instructor. Subjects will b
Sponsors
JIPMER
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: PMS Group: 1. Women of 18 to 45 years of age with regular 21 to 35 days menstrual cycle of duration 3 to 7 days for at least 6 consecutive months and are diagnosed as moderate to severe PMS by Premenstrual syndrome screening tool (PSST) questionnaire. Non PMS Group: 1. Women of 18 to 45 years of age with regular 21 to 35 days menstrual cycle of duration 3 to 7 days for at least 6 consecutive months and are diagnosed as no PMS by Premenstrual syndrome screening tool (PSST) questionnaire.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Women diagnosed as Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) by PSST questionnaire 2. Women with irregular menstrual cycle 3. Usage of Oral contraceptive pills 4. Regular physical exercises 5. Women already practicing yoga 6. History of depression and other psychological disorders 7. Hypertension 8. Endocrine and metabolism disorders 9. Smoking, alcoholism 10. On medications that affect autonomic nervous system & cognition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Beneficial effects of pranayama on sympathovagal balance and cognition in women with premenstrual syndromeTimepoint: The effects of pranayama will be assessed at the end of 8 weeks of pranayama intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Baroreflex sensitivity and cognition is reduced in premenstrual syndromeTimepoint: before and after 8 weeks of pranayama intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Jothi Marie Feula A
JIPMER
Outcome results
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