THE EFFECT OF FLUOXETINE IN REDUCING SYMPTOMS OF PREMENSTRUAL IN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

A substantial part of the emotional life of women are biological rhythms. One
of the factors related to biological rhythms and sexuality, is premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This study
examined the effects of fluoxetine on menstrual symptoms of PMS focuses on high school girls.
Materials & Methods: This study is an experimental one with a pretest-posttest control group. The
study population consisted of all high school students in Kermanshah. A sample size of 32 was
selected as cluster sampling. Questionnaires were distributed among students. After the questionnaires
were collected from 16 patients, 32 were randomly divided into two groups of experimental group and
control group. The control group received no intervention.
Result: Data analysis showed that consumption of 20 mg fluoxetine for two months in the high school
girls with pre menstrual dysphoric syndrome, can reduce the symptoms significantly (001/0> P).
Conclusion: According to the results, we can say Fluoxetine is effective in reducing the symptoms of
pre-menstrual. Fluoxetine can maintain physical and mental health of girls with this syndrome