The Healthy Diet and Its Relationship to Reducing the Pain of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in Adolescent

Abstract

The current research includes five chapters. The first chapter presents the introduction and the importance of the research. The menstrual cycle is a monthly reminder of fertility in women; however, it also has some unwanted side effects. Many women experience physical pain or even depression, and these effects are often hidden. There are several natural ways to reduce the pain of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is related to the fluctuating hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle. Severe cases of PMS can interfere with a woman's life and work, making it difficult for her to perform her duties during the days leading up to menstruation, after which the symptoms usually subside with the start of the next menstrual cycle. Some women may benefit from general health advice, such as following a balanced diet and engaging in regular exercise to reduce the intensity of the pain. Taking vitamins or using some alternative medicine approaches may also help alleviate the symptoms of PMS. It is important to correct the diet during the week or two prior to menstruation, and it is better to maintain a balanced, healthy diet consistently, as this is essential for overall health, particularly for adolescents. Thus, the importance of this research lies in studying the dietary system and health practices and their impact on reducing PMS pain.

The problem of the research lies in the suffering of adolescents from severe PMS symptoms every month, which can start 5 to 14 days before menstruation, leading to a decrease in their activity levels during work. As a result, they often seek medical treatment to alleviate the pain. Since a balanced diet and healthy practices play a significant role in alleviating these symptoms by influencing neurological and hormonal disturbances, this research aims to study the role of a healthy dietary system in reducing PMS pain.