Articles: dysmenorrhea-therapy.
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Primary dysmenorrhoea (PD) is chronic, cyclic, pelvic, spasmodic pain associated with menstruation in the absence of identifiable pathology and is typically known as menstrual cramps or period pain. PD is the most common gynaecological disorder in menstruating women. Despite treatments being available for PD, relatively few women consult a clinician about their symptoms, preferring not to use treatment, or to self-treat using non-pharmacological or over-the-counter interventions. ⋯ Evidence from controlled trials suggests that exercise can reduce PD and associated symptoms, but these have been small and of low methodological quality. There are, however, several plausible mechanisms by which exercise might be effective in the management of PD. A large randomized controlled trial is required before women and clinicians are advised that exercise is likely to be effective in reducing PD and related menstrual symptoms.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2007
Review Meta AnalysisBehavioural interventions for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea.
Dysmenorrhoea refers to the occurrence of painful menstrual cramps of uterine origin and is a common gynaecological condition with considerable morbidity. The behavioural approach assumes that psychological and environmental factors interact with, and influence, physiological processes. Behavioural interventions for dysmenorrhoea may include both physical and cognitive procedures and focus on both physical and psychological coping strategies for dysmenorrhoeic symptoms rather than modification of any underlying organic pathology. ⋯ There is some evidence from five RCTs that behavioural interventions may be effective for dysmenorrhoea however results should be viewed with caution as they varied greatly between trials due to inconsistency in the reporting of data, small trial size, poor methodological quality and age of the trials.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current in primary dysmenorrhea.
To compare the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current in primary dysmenorrhea. ⋯ Both transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current appear to be effective in primary dysmenorrhea. As they are free from the potentially adverse effects of analgesics, and no adverse effects are reported in the literature nor observed in this study, a clinical trial of their effectiveness in comparison with untreated and placebo-treated control groups is warranted.
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol · Aug 2006
Self-treatment patterns among adolescent girls with dysmenorrhea.
To describe both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments used by adolescents with dysmenorrhea. ⋯ Adolescents with moderate and severe dysmenorrhea reported high morbidity. Girls used numerous non-pharmacologic remedies as well as medications for pain but infrequently accessed formal medical care. Medication dosing was often sub-therapeutic.
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J Altern Complement Med · Jul 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrhea in college students: A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.
The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of aromatherapy on menstrual cramps and symptoms of dysmenorrhea. ⋯ These findings suggest that aromatherapy using topically applied lavender, clary sage, and rose is effective in decreasing the severity of menstrual cramps. Aromatherapy can be offered as part of the nursing care to women experiencing menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.