[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify effects of malalignment of the lumbar pelvis, as a passive element, and the thicknesses of abdominal muscles, as active elements, on primary dysmenorrhea. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were divided into a primary dysmenorrhea group and normal group according to Visual Analogue Scale, and ultimately there were 28 subjects in the dysmenorr...

The present study strives to evaluate how the components of complete blood count are altered in women with primary dysmenorrhea. This is a cross-sectional analysis of 155 women with primary dysmenorrhea and 155 women without dysmenorrhea. The primary dysmenorrhea and control groups were matched with respect to age and body mass index. When compared with the controls, the women with primary dysm...

OBJECTIVES To compare the effects of ginger, mefenamic acid, and ibuprofen on pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS This was a double-blind comparative clinical trial conducted from September 2006 to February 2007. Participants were 150 students (18 years old and over) with primary dysmenorrhea from the dormitories of two medical universities who were alternately divided into three...

Dysmenorrhea in adolescents is a very common problem that can be either primary or secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is a condition that is characterized by cyclic lower abdominal painful cramps, nausea and vomiting. Secondary dysmenorrhea is usually caused by endometriosis and patients usually present with both cyclic and acyclic lower abdominal pain. The management of primary dysmenorrhea mainl...

Dysmenorrhea in adolescents is a very common problem that can be either primary or secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is a condition that is characterized by cyclic lower abdominal painful cramps, nausea and vomiting. Secondary dysmenorrhea is usually caused by endometriosis and patients usually present with both cyclic and acyclic lower abdominal pain. The management of primary dysmenorrhea mainl...

Background and aim: Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menstruation in the absence of any confirmed pelvic disease. Its incidence has been estimated between 50-90% in different communities. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and contraceptives are usually prescribed for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea; however, they cause several specific complications. Due to the impo...

BACKGROUND Primary dysmenorrhea is a common and sometimes disabling condition. In recent years, some studies aimed to improve the treatment of dysmenorrhea, and therefore, introduced several therapeutic measures. This study was designed to compare the analgesic effect of iron chip containing heat wrap with ibuprofen for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS In this randomized (IRCT20...

primary dysmenorrhea refers to painful cramps during menstruation with no organic reason. with respect to its high incidence and adverse outcomes in quality of life and some evidences regarding the sedative and antispasmodic effects of melissa officinails on smooth muscles as an herb, this double-blind clinical trial was conducted to determine the effects of its capsules on severity of dysmenor...

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common causes of pelvic pain. It negatively affects patients' quality of life and sometimes results in activity restriction. A history and physical examination, including a pelvic examination in patients who have had vaginal intercourse, may reveal the cause. Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain in the absence of pelvic pathology. Abnormal uterine bleeding, dys...

BACKGROUND Dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual complaint among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. The treatment of dysmenorrhea is typically selected from multidisciplinary options, including complementary and alternative medicine such as acupuncture and moxibustion. However, there are few published randomized controlled trials concerning moxibustion treatment for dysmenorrhea. This...