ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2024
Effect of pranayama on sympatho-vagal imbalance and cognitive deficit in premenstrual syndrome.
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- Contemplative-based interventions for premenstrual syndrome: a systematic review of psychobiological outcomes.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Yoga as a complementary intervention for polycystic ovary Syndrome management: a systematic review.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
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Abstract
Context: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent and often neglected condition that affects around 80% of women of reproductive age. In PMS, abnormal fluctuations in gonadal hormones cause altered homeostasis, resulting in sympatho-vagal imbalance and poor cognition. Aim: To compare autonomic function parameters and cognitive performance between PMS and control groups, and to study the effect of pranayama on the above parameters in PMS women. Settings and Design: It was a randomized control trial. Materials and Methods: We recruited 40 women of reproductive age who fit the inclusion criteria. They were asked to complete the Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Tool (PSST) questionnaire and were categorized as having PMS ( Statistical Analysis Used: SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the data. For parametric data, the unpaired Results: According to the findings, autonomic function and cognition were considerably affected in the PMS group and improved significantly in the PMS group following pranayama intervention. Conclusion: Pranayama is an effective and safe non-pharmacological method for treating PMS and improving women's quality of life.
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