EFFECT OF HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT) IN PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD): AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Title:Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): An Experimental StudyPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome characterized by physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that significantly impair daily life. Current pharmacological treatments, such as SSRIs and hormonal therapies, though effective, often have side effects and limitations, creating the need for safe, non-pharmacological alternatives. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a 4-week High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program on PMDD symptoms in women aged 18–25 years. The intervention involves progressively structured HIIT sessions focusing on cardiovascular and strength exercises, delivered five times per week for 30 minutes each session. Outcomes will be assessed using the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) for symptom monitoring, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels as a biomarker of inflammation, and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for subjective symptom intensity. A quasi-experimental design with 35 participants will be employed, and statistical analysis will include paired t-tests and non-parametric tests where applicable. This study intends to explore whether HIIT can reduce systemic inflammation and symptom severity in PMDD, thereby providing a cost-effective, drug-free, and holistic management strategy to improve the quality of life in affected women.