A SURVEY ON THE EFFECTS OF OLIVE OIL ON STRIAE GRAVIDARUM IN THE SECOND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY

Striae gravidarum is widely known to occur in pregnancy and aesthetically they
can be a cause of great concern for many women. This study was conduted to determin the effects of
olive oil on the occurrence of striae gravidarum in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Materials & Methods: This randomized clinical trial with a control group of 70 women reffering to
health and treatment centers of Tehran. The experimental group included consumers of olive oil.
Questionnaires were completed through interviews and observation of a researcher. Data analysis was
done by descriptive statistics and Chi-Square test.
Results: Striae had emerged among 40% of the experimental group, and 56% of those in the control
group. There was not a significant relation between the experimental and the control group.
Conclusion: More studies must be done on the effects of the other herbal oils on possible prevention
of striae.