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The Effect of Reflexology on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms, Pain and Quality of Life

This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to examine the effect of reflexology on premenstrual syndrome symptoms, pain and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome between January 2025 and December 2025. A total of 70 women, 35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group, who applied to the gynecology outpatient clinic with premenstrual syndrome symptoms, met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study voluntarily will constitute the sample. The women in the reflexology group will receive a reflexology massage for two cycles by the researcher, starting at the end of menstruation (on the 5th-7th days of the cycle), for a total of 30 minutes, with proven applications specific to the region, pressure sliding and circular pressure applied to the reflexology distribution points on the foot bones three times, with baby oil. A total of 8 reflexology massage sessions will be performed, one day a week (Monday) for 8 weeks, one session. No intervention will be made to the control group.