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International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine
Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences of Yazd
ISSN: 1680-6433 EISSN: 1680-6433
Vol. 14, No. 11, 2016, pp. 699-704
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Bioline Code: rm16090
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine, Vol. 14, No. 11, 2016, pp. 699-704
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Comparison of serum zinc concentrations and body antioxidant status between young women with premenstrual syndrome and normal controls: A case-control study
Fathizadeh, Sanaz; Amani, Reza; Haghighizadeh, Mohammad Hossein & Hormozi, Razieh
Abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is one of the important health problems with high incidence in young women. The exact cause of this syndrome is not clear and some theories have been declared from hormonal factors to nutritional disorders.
Objective: We investigated the correlation between serum zinc and antioxidant status with PMS.
Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, forty eight young girls were selected from a total sample of 110 students residing at university dormitories including PMS (n=23) and healthy (n=25) groups based on PMS questionnaire. Dietary intake questionnaire and blood samples were collected from all participants. Serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and zinc concentrations were also measured.
Results: Serum TAC and zinc concentrations were lower in PMS patients compared with healthy groups (p<0.01 and p<0.05, respectively). Healthy controls consumed lower servings of hydrogenated oils (p<0.05). There were significant differences in terms of muscle mass between the PMS and healthy groups (p<0.05). Both serum TAC and zinc levels were negatively correlated to PMS scores (r=-0.39, p<0.05 and r= -0.36; p<0.05, respectively).
Conclusion: This study shows that higher TAC and zinc serum levels are associated
with lower risk of PMS. PMS cases have more hydrogenated oils than their normal
counterparts.
Keywords
Premenstrual syndrome; Total antioxidant capacity; Serum zinc concentrations; Young women
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