Correlation between physical activity and premenstrual syndrome: A narrative review

Autor: Ezugwu Uchechukwu Antonia, Nseka Elizabeth Godwin, Ojukwu Chidiebele Petronilla, Ekechukwu Nelson Echezona, Ezeigwe Anne Uruchi, Igweagu Chukwuma Paulinus, Ezugwu Lazarus Eneje
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol 31, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1115-2613
DOI: 10.4103/NJM.NJM_149_21
Popis: Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent condition among sexually active women that manifests itself through a variety of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms during the end of the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle. Aim: This study aims to review studies that correlate physical activity with PMS. Materials and Methods: The literature search took place in four databases from the year 2000 to 2019. Results: Eight studies reported a positive correlation between physical activity, exercises, and PMS, while two reported a negative correlation. Conclusion: Physical exercise and PMS have a favorable association, according to the examined papers.
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