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Study aim
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The determination of antioxidant status, inflammatory factors and symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea in patients with primary dysmenorrhea
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Design
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In this study, 44 girls with primary dysmenorrhea who eligible for inclusion in the study and reside in dormitories of the Qazvin University of Medical Sciences are selected. Participants are randomly assigned to two intervention and control groups and each participant is assigned a code.
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Settings and conduct
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This study will be done by referring to the dormitories of the Qazvin University of Medical Sciences. The intervention and control group will receive 120 mg of Oleoylethanolamide or placebo daily for 2 months, respectively. Each person will complete questionnaires of consent, individual, physical activity, and 24-hour recall. Fasting blood samples were also collected at the beginning and end of the study in 10 ml from participants. In this study, participants will be randomly divided into two groups (22 persons) through the table of random numbers.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: Having primary dysmenorrhea, having regular menstruation between 35-21 days, single, having a body mass index below 30
Exclusion criteria: Having secondary dysmenorrhea (endometriosis, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, uterine anomaly, Endometrial Polyps, ovarian cyst), intake of antioxidant supplement in the last six months, intake of fatty acids supplements in the last six months
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: the group receiving Oleoylethanolamide (125 mg daily)
Control group: placebo group
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Main outcome variables
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Oxidative stress indices, concentration of prostaglandins, inflammatory factors duration of bleeding, pain intensity of menstruation, duration of pain