Premenstrual Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
premenstrual syndrome, calcium, quality of life
Brief summary
This study was planned and conducted to investigate effect of adequate calcium intake on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms in women with PMS who have inadequate calcium intake.
Detailed description
This study was planned and conducted to investigate effect of adequate calcium intake on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms in women with PMS who have inadequate calcium intake. Thirty one women, aged between 20-28 years, diagnosed with PMS and suitable for inclusion criteria, were participated in study. Participants were allocated to intervention (n=16) and control (n=15) groups randomly.
Interventions
OTHERSufficient dietary calcium intake in premenstrual syndrome
Intervention group was ensured to take at least 1000 mg calcium from foods, 700-800 mg of it from dairy and dairy products, according to Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), for two months. These foods were; * 50 gr kashkaval cheese, * 400 ml milk and * 150 gr yogurt for each day.
Sponsors
Eastern Mediterranean University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 28 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Women with; * PMS who have inadequate calcium intake * Regular menstrual cycle * Menstrual flow which occurs every 22 to 35 days and last three to eight days
Exclusion criteria
* Having any of metabolic diseases * Use oral contraceptive pill * user vitamins and minerals supplements * being smoker
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) | Eight weeks | Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) was used for symptom assessment at initial and after two menstrual cycles. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Quality of life scale Short Form (SF-36) | Eight weeks |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed