P-174: The Effective of Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) to Reduce The Severity of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) Symptom in Young Girls

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition characterized by a number of behavioral, psychological and physical symptoms recurring cyclically during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.The uncertainty in the pathogenesis of PMS has led to many treatment protocols being suggested as possible therapies.The present study was carried out to compare the effects of fennel extracts on the PMS on high school students, Iran in 2012. Materials and Methods: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 200 students were requested to fill pre-menstrual recognition form and then 24 students with moderate to severe PMS were selected and were randomly divided into Two equal groups.first group received fennel extracts and the second group was our control group The severity of PMS was measured by Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) questionnaire at the end of the first and second menstrual cycles before the intervention and the results were compared with them after the intervention in first cycle and second cycle. Data was analyzed by SPSS (version 11.5) and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: There were not any significant differences in the means of premenstrual syndrome scores before the intervention among the two groups (33.27 ± 16 in fennel group and 31.36 ± 17 in control group, p>0.05). But the differences were significant after the intervention (42.49 ± 16 in fennel group and 34.90±17 in control group, respectively, (p<0.009). Conclusion: Fennel extracts could reduce the severity of PMS and Administration of the extracts of this herb is suggested for relieving the signs and symptoms of PMS.