The Effect of Exercise on Menstrual Symptoms

The Effect of Exercise on Menstrual Symptoms: a Randomised Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to contribute to the determination of the relationship between exercise and menstrual symptoms and to create an alternative for non-pharmacological coping methods with menstrual symptoms.

The type of research is randomized controlled trial. An average of 50 people who do not have exercise habits will participate in the study, and two randomized groups will be formed as exercise group and control group. Everyone will be asked to fill in the Menstruation Symptom Scale, the Menstruation Distress Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale, the Fatigue Severity Scale, the International Physical Activity Scale, the Personal Information Form prepared by us, and the Voluntary and Consent Form during their menstrual period. The duration of the study will cover 3 (three) menstrual periods of the individuals. At the beginning and end of the study; They will be asked to fill in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale, Fatigue severity scale, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short form, Menstruation Symptom Scale and Menstruation Distress Complaint List.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women between the ages of 18-50 whose menstrual cycle continues,
• Those who have emotional or physical problems during menstruation periods,
• Those whose menstrual cycle is between 21-40 days on average

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those with chronic disease
• Those with a diagnosed gynecological disease,
• Those who receive any medical treatment,
• Persons with dysmenorrhea and anemia.
• People who exercise regularly.