Effect of Group Counseling on Depression, Stress, and Anxiety of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Objectives: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical, spiritual, and emotional symptoms, which periodically happens before the cycle. The current research aims to investigate effect group counseling on depression, stress, anxiety PMS. Materials Methods: study randomized clinical control trial 112 married women who experience PMS that makes them refer health centers in Qazvin city. samples were divided into two groups 55 57 group, randomly. Three sessions held for each session was 45 minutes long including teaching about its caused by this syndrome, also negative mood stress management skills. Data gathered demographic information questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety Stress Scales 21, scale. Results: Initially, when starting study, results studied variables homogeneous both intervention groups. Moreover, no significant difference seen severity level symptoms (P=0.70) depression (P=0.61), (P=0.10), (P=0.60) score After intervention, mean scores (P<0.001), (P<0.001) significantly decreased. Conclusions: Group reduction PMSs anxiety. Counseling protocol reducing treating recommended.