Somatic Movement vs Core Strengthening for Premenstrual Syndrome
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two exercise approaches—somatic movement therapy (mindful, body-awareness exercises) and core strengthening—to see which better reduces premenstrual syndrome symptoms like mood changes and physical discomfort. You'd participate in one type of exercise program over several weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are female, between 18 and 35 years old
- Your menstrual cycle is regular (comes every 21–35 days) and has been for at least 6 months
- You have been diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) based on standard medical criteria
- You are not taking hormonal birth control or medications that affect mood or your period
- You do not have PMDD (a severe form of PMS), depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions
- You do not have gynecological conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, or fibroids, and no chronic illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, or thyroid disease
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