Dietary Calcium Intake in Premenstrual Syndrome

Effect of Sufficient Dietary Calcium Intake in Women With Premenstrual Syndrome

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

Women with;

• PMS who have inadequate calcium intake
• Regular menstrual cycle
• Menstrual flow which occurs every 22 to 35 days and last three to eight days

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having any of metabolic diseases
• Use oral contraceptive pill
• user vitamins and minerals supplements
• being smoker