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title: Does aerobic exercise or yoga work better for PMS symptoms? | Niyora
description: Both aerobic exercise and yoga reduced PMS symptoms, but aerobic exercise was more effective than yoga.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/aerobic-exercise-versus-yoga-on-pre-menstrual-symptoms-and-primary-dysmenorrhea-2023/
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Study, 2023

# Does aerobic exercise or yoga work better for PMS symptoms?

Both aerobic exercise and yoga reduced PMS symptoms, but aerobic exercise was more effective than yoga.

 Moderate study design

52 women (26 in aerobic exercise group, 26 in yoga group).

## What they did

Researchers tested 52 women (26 did aerobic exercise, 26 did yoga). Both groups followed their program for one menstrual cycle. Researchers measured PMS symptoms before and after.

## What they found

Both groups showed clear improvements in PMS symptoms. When comparing the two groups, aerobic exercise was more effective than yoga for reducing PMS symptoms.

## What it means for you

Aerobic exercise may work better than yoga for PMS, though both seem to help. The main limits are that only 52 women completed the study and the program lasted just one menstrual cycle.

52

women who completed the study

26

women in aerobic exercise group

26

women in yoga group

## About the study

Original title Aerobic Exercise versus Yoga on Pre-Menstrual Symptoms and Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Adult Girls - A Comparative Interventional Study Authors Nisha Chaturbhuj Pathak, Yagna Shukla Journal International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research Year 2023 Study design Study Participants 118 What was tested Aerobic exercise or yoga for one menstrual cycle. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230415](https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230415)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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