Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for premenstrual syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common problem of women of reproductive age, affecting various aspects of their lives. However, limited studies have investigated the effect of internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT) on PMS. Therefore, we aimed to assess whether ICBT can reduce symptom severity of women with PMS and improve their quality of life during the perimenstrual and late follicular phases of menstrual cycle. Methods The study included 92 university students aged 18–35 years who had moderate to severe PMS. The participants were allocated into two groups of 46 using block randomization. The intervention group underwent ICBT for two menstrual cycles, while the control group received no intervention. Before and after the intervention, all participants filled the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) for two menstrual cycles and the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire—Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) on days 1–2 and 11–13 of the menstrual cycle. Data were analyzed using univariate general linear models. Results Four students in the intervention group were lost to follow-up. Following the intervention, the mean score of total PMS symptoms was significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group (10.4 vs. 20.2, adjusted difference: − 9.9 [95% CI − 13.3 to − 6.6]), and the score of perimenstrual quality of life was significantly higher (64.2 vs. 50.3, 14.1 [8.5 to 19.8]). However, there was no significant intergroup difference in the late follicular quality of life (68.3 vs. 67.3, 1.9 [− 4.4 to 8.1]). Conclusions The ICBT could reduce the symptom severity of women suffering from PMS while improving their perimenstrual quality of life. However, it had no significant effect on the late follicular quality of life. Therefore, this intervention can be used for women with PMS. Trial registration The Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials, Identifier: IRCT20100414003706N34, Registered prospectively on 19 June 2019, https://www.irct.ir/trial/38394.

Hubungan Stres Akademik Dan Kualitas Tidur Terhadap Sindrom Pramenstruasi Selama Pembelajaran Daring Di Masa Pandemi COVID-19

Premenstrual syndrome is the most common disorder experienced by women of childbearing age. There are various factors that can worsen the degree of premenstrual syndrome, including stress levels, sleep quality, nutritional status, smoking and alcohol. Various limitations during the distance learning process in the period of Covid-19 pandemic increased the academic stress and bad sleep quality of the students. This study aims to determine the relationship of academic stress and sleep quality to the degree of premenstrual syndrome in the Undergraduate Nursing students of Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta during the distance learning process in the period of the Covid-19 pandemic. This study used Cross sectional research design with a sample number of 160 respondents through Stratified Random Sampling method. Data collection is done through google form’s questionnaire using Student-Life Stress Inventory (SLSI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and The Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (SPAF) that have undergone the validity and reliability test. The result showed that there was a significant relationship between academic stress (p-value 0.000) and sleep quality (p-value 0.000) to the degree of premenstrual syndrome. This study recommends that students be able to manage and control academic stress conditions and sleep quality well to reduce the risk of premenstrual syndrome.

Dufaston in premenstrual syndrome correction

This article presents results of preparation dufaston use in 30 women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Disappearance or weaknesses of certain (ones or another) PMS symptoms were observed in all women. So expediency of dufaston prescription was pointed out, it was possible, combined with antidepressants, for PMS correction.

“A CORRELATIONAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF DIET ON PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND OCCURRENCE OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED COLLEGE”

Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) is a group of symptoms that occur in women typically between ovulation and menstruation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the correlation between the knowledge and practice of diet on PMS and occurrence of PMS among adolescent girls. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge on diet of PMS among adolescent girls, to assess the practice on diet of PMS among adolescent girls, and to identify the occurrence of PMSamong adolescent girls, to correlate the practice on diet of PMS and occurrence of PMS among adolescent girls, to associate the knowledge scores on diet of PMS with selected socio - demographic variables. Methodology: The study was undertaken with 60 samples. Purposive sampling technique was used. The research design was correlation prospective design. Structured knowledge questionnaire and checklist were used for collecting the data. The data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study ndings show Result: ed that, among 60 samples , 37(62%) has poor knowledge,20(33%) have good knowledge and 3 (5%) has very good knowledge .At 0.05 level of signicance, the hypothesis (H ) was rejected 1 and(H )was accepted Hence it can be concluded that there is statistically signicant difference in the knowledge level of the adolescent girls 2 regarding the knowledge on practice of diet on PMS. The study outcome revealed that Conclusion: the practice of diet on PMS was moderately positive correlated with occurrence of PMS among adolescent girls

THE USE OF THE HERBAL PREPARATION EVIKA IN THE TREATMENT OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

Предменструальный синдром (ПМС) - патологический симптомокомплекс, который значительно снижает качество жизни женщины. Несмотря на то, что этиология и патогенез до настоящего времени изучены недостаточно, определены направления в диагностике, лечении и профилактике, которым необходимо следовать. Лечение ПМС должно быть дифференцированным, учитывающим состояние общего и репродуктивного здоровья женщины, сопутствующие заболевания, степень тяжести ПМС, переносимость терапии и т. д.В настоящее время все более широкое применение в лечении ПМС находят фитопрепараты (ФП). Целью исследования явилось изучение эффективности фитопрепарата «Эвика» в лечении ПМС легкой и средней формы. Полученные результаты свидетельствуют об эффективности данного препарата в устранении вегетососудистых, отечных и психоэмоциональных симптомов ПМС, что определяет «Эвику», как препарат выбора у пациенток с ПМС, выраженной вегетососудистой и психоэмоциональной симптоматики. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a pathological symptom complex that significantly reduces a woman's quality of life. Despite the fact that the etiology and pathogenesis have not been studied enough to date, the directions in diagnosis, treatment and prevention that need to be followed have been identified. Treatment of PMS should be differentiated, taking into account the state of a woman's general and reproductive health, concomitant diseases, the severity of PMS, the tolerability of therapy, etc. Currently, herbal medicines are increasingly used in the treatment of PMS. The aim of the study was to learn the effectiveness of the herbal medicine "Eviсa" in the treatment of mild and moderate PMS. The results obtained indicate the effectiveness of this drug in eliminating vegetativevascular, edematous and psychoemotional symptoms of PMS, which defines "Evica" as the medication of choice in patients with PMS, vegetativevascular and psychoemotional symptoms.