Advances in Nursing & Midwifery

Abstract

Abstract

Background and aim

Premenstrual syndrome is defined as repetition of physical, psychological and behavioral changes

during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle which interfere with daily activities and interpersonal

relations. In fact, This syndrome is one of the most common problems of females in their

productive ages. Having this syndrome may changes energy and macronutrients Intake around the

menstruation time. This study was conducted to evaluate the role of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

in energy and macronutrients intake of female students of nutrition and food industrial faculty in

Tehran, Iran.

Method and materials

A cross sectional design was used. The sample of the study consisted of 92 female students in

nutrition major. Data were collected by using 5 questioners (Demographic status, primary diagnosis

of premenstrual syndrome, menstrual calendar, Beck test and food recall) which were completed by

self-report. The diet records were analyzed for total energy and macronutrients. Data were analyzed

by SPSS 16 statistical software.

Results

We found that 58.7% of participants suffered from premenstrual syndrome. In affected group the

average intake of energy and macronutrients was significantly greater in luteal phase compared to

follicular phase (P<0/05). Also there was a significant difference in the average of energy and

carbohydrate intake between 2 groups in the follicular phase which was statistically significant for

fat intake between 2 groups in the luteal phase (P<0/05). There was no difference in the average

intake of energy and macronutrients between 2 phases in non PMS group.

Conclusion

Energy and macronutrients intake in cases suffering from PMS was higher in luteal phase compare

to follicular phase.

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