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Effects of Aerobic Exercise at Different Intensities in Pre Menstrual Syndrome

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Abstract

Objectives

The purpose of this study is to analyze the potential benefits of aerobic exercises at different intensities in the management of pre menstrual syndrome.

Methods

The study design is quasi-experimental; sixty-one female subjects were randomly allocated into three groups, Group A (mild intensity), Group B (moderate intensity) and Group C (severe intensity) and the intervention were given for 6 weeks. The study setting was general community settings. The outcome measures were menstrual symptom questionnaire, VO2 max, forced vital capacity (FVC), maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) and lipid profile (HDL, LDL, TGL).

Results

There is significant decrease in menstrual symptoms in both Groups B and C. However, Group C improved with increased rate of perceived exertion. LDL levels did not change significantly but HDL, TGL, VO2 max, FVC, and MVV improved significantly in Groups B and C, but remains significantly unchanged in Group A.

Conclusions

This study encourages the employment of regular, moderate intensity aerobic exercise as a potential intervention for pre menstrual syndrome.

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Acknowledgments

The authors thank our institute (M.T.P.G and R.I.H.S) for setting the stage for our performance and sincere thanks to the time, effort, and interest shown by the subjects of this study.

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  1. College of Physiotherapy, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences, Government of Puducherry Institution, Indira Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry, 605 006, India

    R. Vishnupriya & P. Rajarajeswaram

  2. No. 5, C-block, II floor, Police quarters, Ariyankuppam, Puducherry, 605 007, India

    R. Vishnupriya

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Appendix: Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire

Appendix: Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire

In relation to your menstrual periods, to what extent the following issues have been a problem for you?

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Vishnupriya, R., Rajarajeswaram, P. Effects of Aerobic Exercise at Different Intensities in Pre Menstrual Syndrome. J Obstet Gynecol India 61, 675–682 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-011-0117-5

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