Relief of premenstrual syndrome in highly qualified female athletes using traditional Chinese medicine
AUTHORS : Lavrinaitis1 YES. | Ayubov2 G.G.
RELEVANT UNIVERSITIES : 1VNIIFK, 2Center of TCM “Creat”
YEAR : 2007
Questions leveling depressing actions premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on the physical performance of highly qualified athletes are currently quite acute. The PMS problem is especially relevant in those sports disciplines where there is prolonged contact with cold and water (swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, diving, skiing). It should be noted that more than 70% of athletes suffering from even mild forms of premenstrual syndrome and other menstrual irregularities note a noticeable negative effect of the disease on general and special performance, on everyday life and family relationships.This explains the relevance of the search and development of means for effective
prevention and treatment of menstrual dysfunctions.