--- title: Does yoga reduce PMS symptoms? | Niyora description: Yes, yoga significantly reduced multiple PMS symptoms including pain, water retention, and mood changes in adolescent girls. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/effect-of-yogic-intervention-on-premenstrual-syndrome-among-adolescence-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does yoga reduce PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2022 # Does yoga reduce PMS symptoms? Yes, yoga significantly reduced multiple PMS symptoms including pain, water retention, and mood changes in adolescent girls. Moderate study design 30 adolescent girls aged 14-17 with PMS ## What they did This was a randomized controlled trial with 30 girls aged 14 to 17. Half did yoga (asanas and breathing exercises) 45 minutes daily for 10 weeks under supervision. The other half did no specific activity. Researchers measured PMS symptoms before and after using a menstrual distress questionnaire. ## What they found The yoga group had significant reductions in pain, water retention, autonomic reactions, negative mood, impaired concentration, behavior change, and arousal compared to the control group (t=6.31, p<0.01). ## What it means for you Yoga may help reduce multiple PMS symptoms. The study is very small and only included young teenagers, so results may not apply to adult women. 30 girls 45 minutes daily 10 weeks ## About the study Original title Effect of Yogic intervention on Premenstrual Syndrome among Adolescence Authors Riddhi Sahu, Suresh Lal Barnwal Journal Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal Year 2022 Study design Randomised trial Participants 30 What was tested Yoga (asanas and breathing exercises) 45 minutes daily for 10 weeks Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.v20i.260](https://doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.v20i.260) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual Syndromes (PMS) are major public health issues that have a significant impact on one's mental health. Additional healthcare costs, absenteeism from work, and activity restrictions all add to the economic burden of such a disorder. Yoga as a therapeutic regimen has been shown to be useful to individuals with mental health and premenstrual syndrome. Aim of the study: The present study was conducted to assess the effect of Yogic intervention on Premenstrual syndrome among Adolescence. Methodology: 30 students were selected from the Government Girls Higher secondary school with ages ranging from 14 to 17 years (group average age±SD 38.37±5.52 years). They all filled Modified Moos menstrual Distress questionnaire before and after the yogic intervention. They were randomly divided into Control and Experimental group. The participants in experimental group did Yoga for 45 minutes each day for 10 weeks under supervision of a female yoga therapist whereas those in control group did not do any such specific activity. Results: Data were analyzed using paired sample t-test. There was a statistically significant reduction in the pain, water retention, autonomic reactions, negative effect, impaired concentration, behavior change, arousal, Control in yoga group as compared to control group. Computed t-value for all participants (i.e., 6.31) has been found significant for df = 28, P<0.01. Conclusion: Premenstrual syndrome can be alleviated by the Yogic Intervention. It is therefore possible to administer yogic intervention (asans and breathing exercises) to help alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in Adolescence girls. 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/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)[Economic burden](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-economic-burden/) 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 Randomised trial, 2026 Does aerobic or resistance exercise reduce anxiety in women with PMS? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Non-randomised trial, 2026 Does video-guided digital menstrual exercise reduce PMS and period pain in adolescent girls? Randomised trial, 2026 Does yoga or foot reflexology work better for teenage PMS? Non-randomised trial, 2026 Does a lifestyle education program reduce PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2025 Does aerobic exercise with lifestyle changes reduce PMS symptoms in college students? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗