Abstract :
The purpose of the present study was to provide preliminary evidence for vestibular modulation of thyroid
function in female with PMS. Aggregate of 20 female participants served as self controls, were included in the study.
After recording the baseline values, in pre menstrual period (7 days before menstruation) of menstrual cycle, the
participants were made to swing on a swing for vestibular stimulation as standardized per previous studies. Post
intervention values were recorded in the premenstrual period of 1st and 2nd month.
In order to avoid diurnal changes all parameters were recorded at 9am. Stress levels were recorded by using
perceived stress scale. T3, T4, TSH were assessed by ABBOT (CMIA) method and cholesterol by drychemistry
analyzers with intellicheck technology. Significant decrease in the perceived stress scores, TSH and total cholesterol
was observed followed by vestibular stimulation.
By stimulation of the vestibular system significant increase was observed in the total thyroxine. For the
positive effect of vestibular stimulation in the management of PMS, our study has provided adequate evidence. We
recommend further detailed studies with higher sample size to recommend vestibular stimulation as an alternative
therapy in the management of PMS for the benefit of the population.
Keyword :
Premenstrual syndrome, Vestibular Stimulation, Alternative Therapy