TNNMC Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing

  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 2

Effectiveness of butterfly exercise on menstrual irregularities and bmi changes among adolescent girls with poly cystic ovarian syndrome

  • Author:
  • C. Susila1, Amuthavalli2
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 4 to 7

1M. Sc (N)., Ph.D, Principal, Billorth College of Nursing, Chennai

2M.Sc (N) Nursing Tutor, Billorth College of Nursing, Chennai

Online published on 4 September, 2021.

Abstract

PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) is a widespread reproductive disorder that encompasses many associated health conditions and has an impact on various metabolic processes. PCOS is the cause of up to 30% of infertility in couples seeking treatment. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of butterfly exercise on level of PCOS among adolescent girls. Through purposive sampling technique 30 adolescent girls with PCOS were selected. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the pre test level of menstrual irregularities. Butterfly exercise was demonstrated to adolescent girls with PCOS. A post test was conducted by using same set of tools. Analysis revealed that the paired't' test value of menstrual irregularities at 19.90, was highly significant at the level of p<0.001. The study concluded that butterfly exercise had significant effect on PCOS.

Keywords

Butterfly Exercise, Menstrual Irregularities and BMI Changes, Adolescent girls with PCOD