The Effect of Menstruation on Food Preference and Balance

Last updated: April 23, 2023
Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Menstruation

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05821439
menstruation
  • Ages 18-45
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Menstruation period, which is accepted as the symbol of fertility, and some problems related to this process covers half of a woman's life. During this period, various changes occur in the female body, especially in the endocrine system. These changes in the menstrual cycle can affect women physiologically and psychologically.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria

  • Having completed the age of 18,

  • Not over 45 years old and not in menopause,

  • Not having any diagnosed psychological disease,

  • It was determined as women who are healthy and have menstruation every month. Exclusion Criteria

  • Individuals who menstruate with medical treatment every month,

  • Individuals with lower extremity disability,

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Study Start date:
April 23, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
July 21, 2023

Study Description

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is an important health problem and negatively affects the quality of life of many women around the world. It usually begins 2 years after menarche and is known to worsen with age.It is known that approximately 80%-95% of women experience various degrees of PMS-related complaints. It has been reported that Premenstrual Syndrome can occur with more than 300 symptoms. The symptoms of PMS can be experienced in varying degrees, such as mild, moderate, and severe. The rate of those experiencing severe symptoms in PMS varies between 3-8%. Among the symptoms, psychological symptoms take the most important place. These; symptoms such as irritability, depression, anxiety, restlessness, nervousness, irritability, outbursts of anger and crying spells, feeling of loss of control, difficulty concentrating, laziness, insomnia or hypersomnia. The most common physical symptoms are joint, muscle, headache and abdominal pain, acne, edema, dizziness, libido and appetite changes, gastrointestinal disturbances, bloating, weight gain, breast fullness and tenderness.

Connect with a study center

  • HAZAL genç

    Istanbul, 34070
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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