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Survey study, 2016

Is physical activity linked to whether you have PMS?

Yes, the study found a relationship between physical activity and PMS symptoms. However, this was a small study at one school, so results may not be certain or apply elsewhere.

Early or limited evidence 40 middle school students

What they did

40 middle school students filled out a questionnaire about physical activity and PMS symptoms. The data were analyzed to look for connections between the two.

What they found

The analysis showed a relationship between physical activity and PMS symptoms.

What it means for you

Physical activity appears linked to PMS. The main limitations are this is a small study at one school that only shows activity and PMS are connected. It does not tell us whether being more active reduces PMS or whether having PMS makes you less active.

40

middle school students

About the study

Original title
Aktivitas Fisik dengan Sindrom Premenstruasi Pada Siswa SMP
Authors
Surmiasih Surmiasih
Journal
Jurnal Aisyah Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan
Year
2016
Study design
Survey study
Participants
40
What was tested
None—observational study of the link between physical activity and PMS
Open access
Yes
Original abstract

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common health problem most commonly reported by women of reproductive age. Factors main cause is due to an imbalance in the work of the hormones estrogen and progesterone as well as a change in serotonin levels. Approximately 30-80% of women experience mood disorders (mood) or somatic (or both) that occur during the menstrual cycle. Based on the report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome experienced by 65.7 in adolescent girls. One of the factors associated with pre menstual syndrome is a physical activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of physical activity with pre menstrual syndrome. Methods: This type of research is quantitative with cross sectional design. Subjects were SMP PGRI performances were about 40 people. The sampling technique using total sampling. analysis using Chi Square test. The result showed the p value of 0.035, which means there is a relationship of physical activity with pre menstrual syndrome. Key Word : Physical activity, Premenstrual syndrome

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