--- title: Does a lifestyle program help young women with irregular periods? description: The program did not significantly improve menstrual regularity or hormone levels, but it did reduce some PMS symptoms like depression and anxiety and improved url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/development-and-effects-of-college-based-lifestyle-modification-program-for-2020/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does a lifestyle program help young women with irregular periods? Randomised trial, 2020 # Does a lifestyle program help young women with irregular periods? The program did not significantly improve menstrual regularity or hormone levels, but it did reduce some PMS symptoms like depression and anxiety and improved sleep. Moderate study design 38 young adult women with fewer than 10 irregular menstruations per year ## What they did A randomized controlled trial of 38 young women with fewer than 10 irregular menstruations per year. The intervention group received small group education, individual exercise counseling and training, and individual diet counseling. The control group received usual care. ## What they found There were no significant differences between groups in menstrual regularity or hormone measures. However, the intervention group reported improvements in specific PMS symptoms (depression and anxiety) and sleep duration compared with the control group. ## What it means for you Lifestyle changes may help reduce some PMS symptoms and improve sleep in young women with irregular periods, but this small study did not show improvements in making periods regular or improving hormone levels. Further research is needed. 38 Young women with irregular periods <10 per year Irregular menstruations at baseline ## About the study Original title Development and Effects of College-Based Lifestyle Modification Program for Menstrual Health of Young Adult Women with Irregular Menses: A Randomized Controlled Trial Authors Park YJ, Shin H, Jeon S et al. Journal International journal of environmental research and public health Year 2020 Study design Randomised trial Participants 38 What was tested Group education, individual exercise counseling and training, individual diet counseling Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010233](https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010233) Original abstract Purpose : This study was conducted to develop the 'College-based Lifestyle Modification Program' (College-based LMP) for young adult women with irregular menstruation and examine its effects after intervention. Methods : The College-based LMP consisted of small group education, individual physical exercise counseling/training, individual diet counseling, and feedback and support. Participants were comprised of 38 females who reported less than 10 irregular menstruations in a year and were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The primary outcome variables consisted of menstrual cycle index (MCI), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), and androgenic profile (testosterone-T, free androgen index-FAI), while the outcome variables included premenstrual symptoms (PMS), menstrual volume, body composition parameters, glycemic parameters (fasting blood sugar-FBS, insulin, HOMA-IR), sleep duration, perceived stress, and nutrient intake.. Results : There were no significant differences in primary outcome variables (MCI, SHBG, T, and FAI). In the variables, there were no significant differences except for the partial domain of PMS (symptoms of depression and anxiety) and sleep duration. Conclusions : The study was significant in that it demonstrated the importance of lifestyle, which could provide ordinary young adult women with healthy menstruation. The College-based LMP needs to be elaborated with further studies. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Sleep and insomnia](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-sleep/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. 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