Exercício físico regular, sedentarismo e características da dismenorréia e síndrome pré menstrual

Abstract

Introduction: Among the menstrual disorders of the female reproductive period, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Dysmenorrhea are the most prevalent. The intensity of the signs and symptoms of each of these conditions may compromise the physical, psychological and social well-being of the woman at the stage of the menstrual cycle: To compare the signs and symptoms of menstrual disorders in women who practice regular exercise or not. Method: A cross-sectional study carried out on women who practice regular and sedentary exercise. The IPAQ questionnaires and the evaluation of signs and symptoms of dysmenorrhea and PMS were applied to students of the academy and the Federal University of Sergipe, Campus Lagarto. Results: The members of the practicing and sedentary groups were similar in relation to the mean age and The mean Body Mass Index (BMI), and therefore, passive of comparison. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was significantly higher among sedentary women, 82% in the sedentary group and 46% in the practicing group (p = 0.0004), as well as some negative impacts on the psychological, social and physical state of both PMS and dysmenorrhoea . Conclusion: The prevalence of signs and symptoms of dysmenorrhea was significantly higher in the Sedentary Group. When analyzing the behavior of PMS in relation to the practice of physical exercises, it was observed that the signs and symptoms of: depressed mood, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, lack of interest in social and home activities were significantly more significant in the Sedentary.