This study was planned and conducted to investigate effect of adequate calcium intake on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms in women with PMS who have inadequate calcium intake.
This study was planned and conducted to investigate effect of adequate calcium intake on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms in women with PMS who have inadequate calcium intake. Thirty one women, aged between 20-28 years, diagnosed with PMS and suitable for inclusion criteria, were participated in study. Participants were allocated to intervention (n=16) and control (n=15) groups randomly.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
31
Intervention group was ensured to take at least 1000 mg calcium from foods, 700-800 mg of it from dairy and dairy products, according to Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), for two months. These foods were; * 50 gr kashkaval cheese, * 400 ml milk and * 150 gr yogurt for each day.
Eastern Mediterranean University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS)
Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) was used for symptom assessment at initial and after two menstrual cycles.
Time frame: Eight weeks
Change in Quality of life scale Short Form (SF-36)
Time frame: Eight weeks
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