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The Effect of Relaxation and Positive Self-Talk on Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome

Fatemeh Kimiyaee Asadi, Ahmad Ali Jadidian, Jalil Aslani,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (5-2016)

Abstract

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by recurrent, moderate-to-severe affective, physical, and behavioral symptoms that develop during the luteal menstrual cycle and disappear within a few days of menstruation.

Objectives: This article aims to identify the effects of relaxation, positive self-talk, and a combination of relaxation and positive self-talk on premenstrual syndrome.

Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 women with PMS disorder were selected using a simple random sampling method, in Hamadan, west of Iran. They were randomly divided into four groups. The first and second groups underwent positive self-talk and relaxation, respectively. The third group experienced positive self-talk and relaxation at the same time. The fourth group did not receive any treatment. The duration of treatment was 8 one-hour sessions. Data were collected using a PMS symptom severity questionnaire. All groups were followed up for six months after the intervention. Finally, data analysis was performed using SPSS version 18 for ANCOVA and Bonferroni tests.

Results: The results showed that compared to the control group, relaxation (23.2) and positive self-talk (21.25) treatment methods alone can reduce PMS (P < 0.001). On the other hand, a combined (relaxation + positive self-talk) treatment method (13.75) was more effective in reducing PMS compared to relaxation or positive self-talk alone.

Conclusions: It seems that psychological therapy based on relaxation and positive self-talk can be significantly effective in reducing PMS.

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