--- title: Does aerobic exercise work better than vestibular stimulation for PMS? description: Aerobic exercise reduced PMS symptoms and cholesterol levels more than vestibular stimulation, but the study lacked a true control group so we cannot be certa url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/effect-of-aerobic-exercise-versus-vestibular-stimulation-on-lipid-profile-in-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does aerobic exercise work better than vestibular stimulation for PMS? Non-randomised trial, 2023 # Does aerobic exercise work better than vestibular stimulation for PMS? Aerobic exercise reduced PMS symptoms and cholesterol levels more than vestibular stimulation, but the study lacked a true control group so we cannot be certain exercise itself caused the improvement. Early or limited evidence 60 women with PMS, ages 23-30, BMI not exceeding 30 kg/m2 ## What they did 60 women with PMS were divided into two groups for 2 months. One group did aerobic exercise on a treadmill at 60-70 percent of maximum heart rate, 3 times per week. The other group received vestibular stimulation 3 times per week. Researchers measured cholesterol levels and PMS severity before and after. ## What they found After treatment, the aerobic exercise group had greater decreases in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol, and a greater increase in HDL cholesterol, compared to the vestibular stimulation group. The aerobic exercise group also had a greater decrease in PMS scale scores. ## What it means for you Aerobic exercise may be more helpful for PMS than vestibular stimulation. However, there was no true control group of women who did neither treatment, so we cannot be sure exercise itself caused the improvement rather than other factors like attention or fitness gains. 60 women with PMS 3 times per week 2 months duration ## About the study Original title Effect of Aerobic Exercise Versus Vestibular Stimulation on Lipid Profile in Premenstrual Syndrome Authors Eman MI Elbably, Mohamed AM Awad, Hala MH Emara et al. Journal Journal Of Advanced Zoology Year 2023 Study design Non-randomised trial What was tested Aerobic treadmill exercise at 60-70% max heart rate, 3 times/week for 2 months Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.17762/jaz.v44is6.2473](https://doi.org/10.17762/jaz.v44is6.2473) Original abstract Objective: To determine the effect of aerobic exercise versus vestibular stimulation on lipid profile in premenstrual syndrome. Subjects and Methods: Sixty patients with premenstrual syndrome had regular menstrual cycles were participated in this study. Their ages were ranged between 23-30 year. Their body mass index did not exceed 30 kg/ m2. They were not participating in physical therapy exercise program at the last 3 months. Patients with cardiovascular problems, pulmonary problems and endometriosis are excluded from the study. All patients were divided randomly into two equal groups (A&B). Group A: It consisted of thirty patients with premenstrual syndrome. They were treated by aerobic exercises in the form of treadmill training at moderate intensity of 60- 70% of the maximum heart rate, 3 times per week for 2 months. Group B: It consisted of thirty patients with premenstrual syndrome. They were treated by vestibular stimulation, 3 times per week for 2 months. Outcome measures: Total cholesterol level, HDL, LDL, triglycerides were assessed for all patients before and after treatment in both groups (A&B). Premenstrual syndrome scale was used to confirm the diagnosis of PMS before study and to evaluate the severity of PMS symptoms for all patients in both groups (A&B) before and after treatment. Results: Results revealed that, between groups; pretreatment, there was no significant difference between both groups A and B in total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and premenstrual syndrome scale. While post treatment, there was significant difference between both groups A and B in total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and premenstrual syndrome scale (with favour of group A; more decrease in total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and premenstrual syndrome scale and more increase in HDL). Conclusion: Aerobic exercise was found to be effective more than vestibular stimulation on lipid profile in premenstrual syndrome, in relieving stress and symptoms of PMS. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Endometriosis](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-endometriosis/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Cohort study, 2026 Do sleep, exercise, and diet quality affect period pain, heavy bleeding, and PMS in midlife? Cohort study, 2018 Do women with PMS or period pain use more complementary therapies like vitamins or yoga over time? Cohort study, 2016 How many Australian women have PMS and do they use complementary medicine? Survey study, 2002 What causes period pain, endometriosis, and PMS in teenage girls, and what treatments work? Survey study, 1997 How common are premenstrual symptoms, what treatments do women use, and do they work? 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