Guided Imagery to Reduce Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms in Female University Students

What this Trial Is About

Premenstrual Syndrome PMS causes various physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and breast tenderness, occurring 7-10 days before menstruation and resolving with its onset. PMS can affect young womens self-confidence, relationships, quality of life, and academic performance. This study evaluates the effect of guided imagery, a mind-body technique involving mental visualization, on reducing PMS symptoms in university students, addressing a currently limited research area. Participants in the intervention group will practice guided imagery for 15 minutes daily during two consecutive menstrual cycles, specifically during the seven days before menstruation and the first four days of menstruation. Both intervention and control groups will complete several assessments including the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale and the WHO Quality of Life Scale at baseline and after two cycles. The control group will not receive any intervention but will complete follow-up forms on their menstrual cycles. Throughout the study, participants will complete data collection forms on their menstrual cycles and quality of life. Researchers will measure changes in PMS symptoms over two months using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale. The study monitors participants adherence to guided imagery practice and collects data on symptom changes, mood, and quality of life. The total participation duration covers two menstrual cycles with evaluations at the beginning and end.

THE EFFECT OF GUİDED IMAGERY ON PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME