Role of structured yoga protocol on subjective wellbeing of females suffering from premenstrual syndrome- An open-labelled single-arm clinical study

Authors

  • Suma Rajaput KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
  • Sandeep Sagare KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
  • Gayatri Hubli KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i5.1869

Keywords:

Quality of life, working women, Psychology

Abstract

Background: “Premenstrual Syndrome” (PMS) is a psychosomatic condition of unknown cause; approximately 80-90% of people experience PMS symptoms. It is reducing the life satisfaction and mental peace of women. The primary treatment line in modern science is sedatives, SSRIs, anxiolytics, but they cause so many side effects. Therefore, we planned this research to investigate the potential benefits of yoga in alleviating PMS symptoms.

Methods: We developed a 30-minute yoga protocol as part of a non-randomized single-group open-label clinical trial, with a sample size of 50. The intervention began after the second menstrual cycle, which followed the diagnosis of the condition based on observations from two menstrual cycles. 47 patients completed the trial, while 3 dropped out. The WHO QOL Scale was used for assessment.

Results: Statistical data has shown a significant improvement in subjective well-being of females suffering from PMS

Conclusion: Yoga protocol is an effective, natural, non-pharmacological treatment for premenstrual syndrome, and it is very helpful in increasing the subjective well-being and mental peace of women.

Author Biographies

Suma Rajaput, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Assistant professor, Department of Swasthavritta, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Sandeep Sagare, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Professor Dept of Swasthavritta, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Gayatri Hubli, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Associate professor, Department of Prasooti thantra and sthreeroga, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

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2025-06-19

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Rajaput, S., Sagare, S., & Hubli, G. . . (2025). Role of structured yoga protocol on subjective wellbeing of females suffering from premenstrual syndrome- An open-labelled single-arm clinical study. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 13(5), 18-28. https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i5.1869

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Vol. 13 No. 5 (2025): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Original Research Article- Clinical Research

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