Terapéuticas caseras en el síndrome premenstrual por mujeres de la Comunidad San Pedro - Biblián, 2017

Abstract

Antecedents: Menarche begins with sexual maturity or reproductive age of women, according to WHO around 12 or 13 years; Parallel arises the premenstrual syndrome characterized by the presence of bothersome physical, psychological and social symptoms, which interfere negatively in their lives affecting their emotional well-being state until the inability to develop normally their daily activities. General Objective: To determine the home therapies in the premenstrual syndrome by women of the San Pedro community - Biblián, 2017. Methodology: this is a qualitative study based on a theory based on the application of convenience sampling for the selection of the study group; 8 women: 2 teenagers (12-15 years old), 2 young students (20 -29), 2 younger adults (30 - 45) and 2 older adults (60 or more). To obtain the information: observation and an open and in depth interview form of 20 questions. For the recording of the data a notebook and a voice recorder; for its later analysis the Atlas Ti program. Results: among the most used therapeutics stand out the infusion of medicinal plants: Zangurachi, pimpinilla, chamomile, rue, among others; Dietary changes suppressing citrus fruits, vegetables rich in natural oils and fats. The protection against the cold or heat, for being indirectly related factors in the intensification of the pain. Relaxation techniques such as sports, massage, rest or simply continue with their daily tasks. In extreme situations they opt for isolation. Conclusions: the option to treat SPM depends on the generational group, the adolescent and young, prefer the pharmacological treatment, consider to be of fast and prolonged effect; while the adult (older), gives credit to natural medicine and their home customs, for its accessibility in relation to the economic and the confidence on its effectiveness