| Cisel Demiralp Ovgunet al. (2023) [1] | 94 | Women aged 18 – 30, studying at Mediterranean University | MRT (n=31), PRE (n=32) and Control group (n=31) twice a week, each session for 20 to 30 minutes. | Demographic information form, McGill Pain Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep quality index, Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) | MRT and PRE provide relaxation, increase blood flow, improve symptoms, improve sleep and quality of life |
| Mohebbi Dehnavi, Zahra et al (2018)[9] | 65 | Female students living in dormitories of Mashhad University | Intervention group (n=35) Aerobic exercise for 8 weeks, 3 times a week, 30 minutes each time Control group (n=30) no intervention | Premenstrual syndrome questionnaire, Beck Depression, and Borg scale. | Significant reduction in the physical symptoms of PMS in the intervention group at the end of the study |
| Elvan YILMAZ-AKYUZ et al. (2019)[6] | 106 | Female students aged 18 – 35 studying at the Faculty of Health Sciences of a public university | Exercise Group (n=37); but 35 completed treatment and 2 dropped out, Diet Group (n=37) but 35 completed treatment and 2 dropped out, control group(n=37) 1 dropped out for 12 weeks; training three days a week for 30 minutes | Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS)and Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) | The diet and aerobic exercise groups mean scores decreased significantly after the intervention. There was a significant difference in VAS scores between the groups after the intervention |
| Asmaa M. El-Bandrawy et al. (2020)[4] | 50 | Women aged 18–25 aged were selected from the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University | Group A (n=25) received aquatic exercises and relaxation Group B (n=25) relaxation exercises three sessions a week for 8 weeks for 30 min | Premenstrual syndrome scale (PMSS), Visual analogue scale | Both groups showed a significant increase in VO2 max and a significant reduction in PMSS, VAS, and blood cortisol levels |
| Fatemeh Bazarganipour et al. (2017)[5] | 90 | Women aged 18–45 of Hormozgan University | Acupressure on LIV3 point(n=30), Acupressure on LI4 point (n=30), Acupressure on placebo point (n=30) | PSST questionnaire, QOL (Quality of life) | Acupressure and applying pressure at LIV3 and LI4 are an effective method to decrease the physical symptoms and to improve quality of life |
| Susan Annie George et al. (2018)[16] | 30 | Women aged 18–23 years from Medical Sciences | Experimental group (n=15) physical activities stretching, core strengthening and relaxation technique and control group (n=15) given relaxation technique 3 times per week for 28 days | VAS and Beck Depression Inventory Scale | Both groups showed a reduction in pain and depression, comparing the between groups there is a huge change in mean value hence it is not significant |
| Veena JasuJa et al. (2014) [17] | 60 | Women aged 18–40 years from the department of physiology at SBKS MI & RC, Vadodara, Gujarat, India | Group A (Relaxation technique, PMR), Group B (No intervention) for 2 times/week for 1 month | Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) | PMR showed a significant reduction in BDI II and STAI scores |
| Anushka Raipure et al. (2023)[7] | 70 | Women aged 18 to 35 with PMS in tertiary care hospital in Sawangi, Wardha | Group A(n=35) Laura Mitchell’s PRT, and Group B(n=35) received Benson’s relaxation for 30 mins | Premenstrual syndrome questionnaire, and Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) | The result showed an improvement in both groups whereas Group B shows a more marked decrease in the PMS symptoms |
| Karthika. S. R et al. (2022) [18] | 25 | Women aged 14–30 years at Lakshmi maternity hospital, Chennai | (n=25) given both stretching and walking for three months | Premenstrual syndrome questionnaire and Physical and Mental health | The result of the study shows a reduction in PMS symptoms and there is improvement in the mental health |
| Monica H. Ibrahim et al. (2020)[12] | 30 | Women aged 18–25 selected from Gynecological Clinic, Egypt | Group A(n=15) Breathing exercise, Group B (n=15) Breathing exercise and treadmill walking for 8 weeks | Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Daily record of severity of problems (DRSP) | Both groups showed no significant differences in serum cortisol levels, resting HR, and DRSP But there were significant decreases in resting RR and abdominal pain |
| Heba Embaby et al. (2022) [19] | 60 | Women aged 17–21 with PMS from Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University | Group A (Kinesio Tape) (n = 30) and Group B (pelvic rocking exercise) (n = 30) 3 times/week for 2 months | Visual analog scale (VAS) and Modified Calendar of Premenstrual Experiences (COPE) | The result showed that both interventions are beneficial in reducing PMS symptoms |
| Ghafoureh Ghaffarilaleh et al. (2019) [8] | 62 | Women aged 20–45; Tabriz, Iran | Group A(n=31) consists of yoga, but only 26 completed the follow-up 2 months, in 3 sessions/week for 60 minutes, Control group (n=31) only 28 completed the follow-up | Premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST), Beck Depression Inventory scale (BDI-II) | After giving yoga there is a significant reduction in depression scores |
| Hemalatha. R et al. (2023) [20] | 45 | Women aged 18–25; Department of Physiotherapy, India | Group A- Barre exercise (n=15), Group B- Pilates (n=15), and Group C- Aerobic exercise (n=15) for eight weeks | Premenstrual syndrome scale (PMSS) | Barre exercises group showed more significant improvement in PMS symptoms, whereas Pilates and Aerobic exercises are also effective |
| Faeze Panahi et al. (2016) [21] | 60 | 60 women; study was conducted at Mazandaran University | One group (n=30) receiving Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT) for eight sessions each for eight weeks, and one control group (n=30) | Premenstrual Assessment Scale (PAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) | MCBT is effective in reducing depression and Anxiety. It could be used as a treatment option for PMS |
