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Abstract Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), is a condition in which one or more of the various symptoms that affect a person’s life style, job and daily life is seen and disappears after the menstruation. The symptoms ranging from physical ,emotional and behavioral symptoms (Yamamoto et al, 2009). Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is particularly common problem in young girls (Anamika et al, 2008). PMS leads to capacity loss of the individual, economic losses, increase in accident potential, and health problems such as anxiety, depression and suicide that has extreme negative effect on quality of life (Haywood et al, 2007). At least (85%) of women who menstruate has at least one premenstrual symptom. Premenstrual syndrome may be more or less intense with each menstrual cycle. Many women suffer from severe symptoms, which interfere with their everyday life, and some are even debilitating. These problems tend to peak in late 20s and early 30s (William .2008 ). This study was conducted in Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University. The studied sample consisted of (152) student girls from the different fourth educational years. Three tools of data collection were used first was structured interviewing questionnaire sheet to collect the demographic data, menstrual history, and students’ methods for reliving PMS. Also collect the sample knowledge about marjoram. Second was prospective record of the impact and severity of menstrual symptoms (PRISM calendar) to assess PMS. Third was following up card. Summary - 111 - Results of the present study revealed that: The student’s age ranging from, (17-23) years old with mean age (20.1±2) of control group comparing with. (20.2±2) years old of intervention group. Regarding to, residence the control groups were living in urban and rural areas by (44.3%, 55.7%) respectively as compared with (50.6% and 49.3%) in intervention group. Also the student chi square indicated that there is no statistically significant different between control and intervention group. Moreover, more than half (55.1%) of all female students have PMS, either the majority of students have physical symptoms (49%, 39.5%) of control& intervention group respectively. While (34.1%) of control used different traditional methods for reliving PMS. on the other hand (65.7%) of intervention group was used different traditional methods for reliving PMS before taking marjoram in the study. While this study revealed that methods were, that tight belt, exercises, warm shower, warm fluids, warm compresses, rest & sleep . In addition (74.9%) of control & (64.3%) of intervention group used different herbs for relieving PMS. Furthermore there was no significant significance was found regarding using methods for reliving PMS and family income & place of residence. Regarding symptoms of PMS the most common psychological symptoms was irritability (63.8%). Regarding physical symptoms the most common one was fatigue (82%). Regarding social symptoms aggressive was (44.7%). moreover, there was no statistical significant difference found between control and intervention group regarding using of herbs for relieving PMS. Summary - 112 - There was no statistical significant difference between two groups regarding physical symptoms except backache was more in control group, while menstrual cramp and nausea were more in intervention group. Regarding psychological symptoms there was statistical significance regarding all psychological symptoms between two groups except crying, restlessness and low self image. Regarding to, social symptoms there was no statistical significant difference was found between two groups regarding all social symptoms of PMS except aggressive was increased in intervention group. Regarding to, the effect of marjoram on relieving PMS there was an effect on almost of physical symptoms. The most symptom that improved was headache as (22.5%) strongly decreased and (52.5%) were moderately decreased. While nausea was slightly improved, only (8.8%) was moderately improved. Moreover acne was still present not improved. In relation to psychological symptoms the improvement was markedly observed in anxious as (55.6%) was strongly decreased and (25.9%) were moderately decreased. But the improvement was limited regarding appétit up (14%) were strongly decreased and (26%) were moderately decreased. while low self image was still present Concerning to social symptoms the effect of marjoram was minimal comparing with other PMS symptoms and most one was the aggressive (10.7%) were strongly decreased and (25%) were moderately decreased. While neglect housing activities (11.1%) were strongly decreased and (11.1%) of them were Summary - 113 - moderately decreased. Moreover decrease social activities still present. The current study concluded that : This study concluded that, there was an Improvement in almost of PMS (physical psychological and social) as reported by female students in the intervention group who utilizing the marjoram (three months) than who don’t used. In addition the most physical symptoms that decreased was menstrual cramps. While nausea was slightly improved. Moreover acne was still present. In relation to psychological symptoms the improvement was markedly observed in anxious. But the improvement was limited regarding appétit up. While low self image was still present. Concerning to social symptoms the effect of marjoram were minimal comparing with other PMS symptoms and most one was the aggressive .While neglect housing activities was slightly decreased. Moreover a decrease social activity was still present. |