Study, 2023
Do core muscle strengthening exercises help premenstrual syndrome?
The study examined this question but no results are provided in the available information.
What they did
Study of core muscle strengthening exercises for PMS in 90 young females.
What they found
No specific results from the exercise intervention are provided. The study notes that PMS affects 75 to 90 percent of women, usually begins 6 to 12 days before menstruation, and typically lasts 2 to 4 days after the period starts.
What it means for you
This study looked at whether strengthening the core muscles (abdominal and back muscles) could reduce PMS symptoms. While the topic is promising, the actual findings about whether the exercises helped are not shown in the available information.
90
young females
75-90%
of women affected by PMS
6-12 days
before period when PMS usually starts
About the study
- Original title
- EFFECT OF CORE MUSCLE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES ON PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME IN YOUNG FEMALES
- Journal
- European Chemical Bulletin
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Study
- Participants
- 90
- What was tested
- Core muscle strengthening exercises
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.48047/ecb/2023.12.10.396
Original abstract
Background:- Premenstrual syndrome is the form of a combination of physical, psychological, and behavioral abnormalities during the luteal stage. This condition affects 75 percent to 90 percent of women before their menstrual cycle. The condition often begins 6 to 12 days before menstruation and seems to last 2 to 4 days following menstrual flow. It is one of the serious issues affecting females. This study concluded the effect of core muscle strengthening on premenstrual syndrome.
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