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Recreational Physical Activity And Premenstrual Syndrome In College-Aged Women, Aimee R. Kroll
Recreational Physical Activity And Premenstrual Syndrome In College-Aged Women, Aimee R. Kroll
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
It is estimated that up to 85% of premenopausal women experience at least one premenstrual symptom and 15-20% meet clinical criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS has a high morbidity level and reduces the quality of life for many women of reproductive age, with pharmaceutical treatments having limited efficacy and substantial side effects. Physical activity has been recommended as a method of reducing menstrual symptom severity. However, little evidence exists to support a clear relationship between physical activity and PMS. Using a cross-sectional design, we evaluated the relationship between physical activity and PMS and menstrual symptoms among 186 women aged …