[Effect of Stachys lavandulifolia on fatigue, nausea and vomiting associated with primary dysmenorrheal]

Because of importance and outbreak of dysmenorrhea and Its effect on life of 50% of population in the world[women], this study was done. To evaluate the therapeutic effects of Stachys lvandulifolia on fatigue, nausea, and vomiting associated with primary dysmenorrhea. This was a randomized clinical trial performed on 50 women aged 18-25 years and 50-60 kg whight suffering from primary dysmenorrhea. Fatigue, nausea, and vomiting were evaluated by visual analogue scale [VAS]. Initially, the study population was requested to consume the Stachys lvandulifolia flowers at a dose of 10 gr of brewed powder three time a day and for a total of 5 days [2 days before pain to 3 days after pain], based on a common traditional administration. Later, the members of both groups were followed up for three cycles. Fatigue, nausea, and vomiting as well as the side-effects were evaluated following consumption of brewed powder of Stachys lvandulifolia flowers. Statistical analysis was performed using t-test and chi-square test. Following consumption of Stachys lvandulifolia the level of fatigue considerably reduced among test group and the difference was significant [p=0/000], statistically. Likewise, a significant difference in severity of nausea between the test and control groups was shown [p=0/006]. No statistically significant difference regarding the severity of vomiting was established between two groups. According to our data, it could be concluded that the use of Stachys lvandulifolia, based on a traditional administration, causes favorable therapeutic effects by reducing the degree of fatigue and nausea in primary dysmenorrhea with no obvious side-effect yet with no effect on vomiting

[Effect of powder of stachys ivandulifolia flowers on primary dysmenorrhea]

Because of importance and outbreak of dysmenorrhea and that's effect on life of 50% populations in the world [women], this study was done. This study was performed to evaluate therapeutic effects of Stachys Ivandulifolia on primary dysmenorrhea in 18 - 25 years old women. This research was a double - blind randomized clinical trial, that had been done on 50 women in 18 - 25 years old and 50 - 60 kg in weight that suffering from primary dysmenorrhea. Intensity of pain was evaluated by visual analog scale [VAS]. Stachys Ivandulifolia was given them as a traditional method. Such as lOg of powder of stachys flowers, three times a day, for 5 days [2 days before pain up to 3 days after pain]. Then they were followed up for three cycles. Duration and intensity of pain and side effect of drugs was evaluated after utilization. Statistical analysis was performed using t-test, chi-square. After Utilization, duration of pain was statistically significant [p=0/000]. It can be concluded that the use of Stachys Ivandulifolia on traditional method is effective in curing primary dysmenorrhea and it has no side effects resulting. In addition, it is effective on pattern of pain and increases tolerance

[Survey the relationship between BMI and cyclic Mastalgia]

Introduction: cyclic Mastalgia is a common cause of anxiety among women that leads to health care centers. Because of some characters. it is important to advice correct cure

Objective: Evaluation of correlation between BMI and cyclic Mastalgia in 20 years old to premenopausal women

Materials and Methods: this was a case- co11trol study that has been done on I 02 women in Nawab clinic of Qazvin. They were divided into two groups of 51 members: case group with cyclic Mastalgia and control group with normal women. Duration and intensity of pain was evaluated by visual analog scale [VAS] and breast pain chart. BMI [Body Mass index] was determined in two groups and then they were compared. Data was analyzed by T test and chi square

Results: mean age of two groups were 31/2 and 31 /5, that there was no statistically significant difference. Range Of BMI in case group was 21-36 and in control group was 20-30 .Mean of BMI in case group was 28.81 + 3.22 and in control group w.is 25.14+ 2.19. That showed significant statistically difference, [p= 0.000]

Conclusion: this study showed that DMI of control group without Mastalgia was in normal range. BMJ of case group with Mastalgia was in abnormal rang and significantly was higher than control group

[ study on educational needs of teenager girls regarding the reproductive health and determination of proper strategies in achieving the target goals in Qazvin]

Adolescence is one of the three critical periods of life with a variety of developmental changes in which the reproductive health [RH] plays a key role towards the general healthiness. The aim of the present work was to study the educational needs of adolescents concerning the reproductive health and determination of proper strategies towards an effective education of target population. This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 300 teenage girls, randomly selected from six guiding schools in Qazvin, in 2005. Data were analyzed using Chi-square and t-student tests. The average scales of knowledge on exercise and nutrition, anatomy, reproductive physiology, menstruation, puberty heath, 35, breast cancer, AIDS and STDs, and family planning methods were 29, 11, 13, 36, 35, 15, 60, and 27%, respectively. Based on the data obtained in our study, the level of knowledge on reproductive health among the target population found to be quiet weak. Therefore reproductive health education by schools midwifes, mothers, teachers, friends, and etc in adolescent age group is recommended

[Effect of amniotomy in latent and active phases on rate of cesarean section]

Increase in number of cesarean sections has caused some alarming advices by clear-sighted authorities. So, it is necessary to study the factors affecting the rate of cesarean sections. To compare the effect of amniotomy on mode of delivery in both active and latent phases. This was an analytical cohort study carried out at Kosar hospital, Qazvin [Iran] in 2003-2004. The study population consisted of all admitted women [n=305] whose labor was induced by amniotomy. The patients were further divided into two groups marked as study group [n=174] and comparison group [n=131] based on being in latent phase or active phase, respectively. Statistical analyses was performed using t-test, chi-square, and Mann-Whitney tests. Cesarean section was significantly higher [p=0.001] in study group than in comparison group, 19 [10.9%] vs. 2 [1.5%]. Non-progressive labor during the first stage of labor showed to be considerably higher in study group [p=0.001]. Also non-progressive labor during the second stage was [2.9%] in study group [1.5%] in comparison group with no statically significant difference. Abnormal fetal heart rate patterns showed no significant difference, statistically. Oxytocin administration in study group was [43.7%] and in comparison group [4.6%] showing statically a significant difference [p=0.000]. Regarding our data, cesarean section, none progressive labor during the first stage, and oxytocin administration were all higher in latent phase group than in active phase group. It sees that early amniotomy may increase the need for cesarean section

Comparison of two-month and four-month effect of vitamin E on cyclic Mastalgia

Cyclic mastalgia is a common cause of anxiety among women who visit health care centers. Due to some characters, the administration of proper drugs in treating of cyclic mastalgia is of prime importance. To compare the two-month and four-month effect of vitamin E on cyclic mastalgia in 20 years-old to premenopausal women. This was a double-blind randomized clinical trial performed on 150 women who visited three different clinics in Qazvin. The cases were divided into two study and control groups, each consisting of 75 women. Duration and intensity of pain was evaluated by visual analog scale [VAS] and breast pain chart. Daily vitamin E and placebo as chewing pills [200 IU] and for duration of 4 months were given to study and control groups, respectively. The cases were followed up for two and four months. Duration and intensity of pain and drug side-effect was evaluated afterward. The two-month and four-month administration of vitamin E and placebo caused a reduction in intensity of breast pain. But the four-month consumption of vitamin E in study group was more effective than in control group. The two-month and four-month intake of vitamin E and placebo caused a decrease in duration of breast pain. Again the four-month administration of vitamin E showed a greater effect in study group than in control group. It can be concluded that the administration of vitamin E for four months is an effective therapeutic protocol for cyclic mastalgia with no obvious side effects and could be considered as a suitable substitution for other types of treatment in case of cyclic mastalgia