Nutritional approach in premenstrual syndrome Premenstrual sendromda beslenme yaklaşimi
Turk Hijyen ve Deneysel Biyoloji Dergisi, cilt.74, sa.3, ss.249-260, 2017 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 74 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2017
- Doi Numarası: 10.5505/turkhijyen.2017.46667
- Dergi Adı: Turk Hijyen ve Deneysel Biyoloji Dergisi
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.249-260
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Dietary pattern, Nutrition, Premenstrual syndrome
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as physical, behavioral and e motional disorders seen in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. It is reported that the prevalence of PMS changes in a wide range such as 5.9-76% in Turkey. PMS affects interpersonal relations negatively and it is associated with decreased productivity. The approach which of some changes in the balance of gonadal steroids and neurotransmitters may cause PMS is in the foreground although the etiology of PMS is not clearly known. Thyroid dysfunctions, fluid retention, psychological factors, hypoglicemia also may affect it. Not only hormonal changes, but also sociocultural factors such as the culture in which the person belongs, mother occupational and educational status, attitude towards to menstruation or dysmenorrhea have a role in the etiology of PMS. The most common symptoms in PMS are irritability, depressive mood, anxiety, tendency to violence, fatigue, feeling alone, enlargement and sensitivity in breast, edema in body, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased appetite, acne formation or increasing, excessive thirst, pain in muscles and joints. It has been shown that the symptoms are associated with excessive consumption of tea, coffee, coke and alcohol beverages, chocolate, snacks rich in simple sugar, and inadequate milk consumption. Furthermore, an increase in energy and carbohydrate intake related to PMS and dietary calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc and also thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin D and phytoestrogens intake is shown to be associated with PMS symptoms. Further studies on the nutritional status of individuals in premenstrual period are needed to determine the relationship between PMS and nutrition with a holistic approach, and to develop nutrition protocols both decreasing the incidence and alleviating the symptoms. In this review, the effect of nutritional status on the development and symptom severity of PMS has been discussed using the recent literature.