OBJECTIVES The aim of this Phase III, multicentre, open-label, randomised study was to compare the efficacy and safety of ethinylestradiol (EE)/drospirenone (DRSP) in a new flexible extended regimen that allowed the management of intracyclic (breakthrough) bleeding (MIB) with that of EE/DRSP in a conventional 28-day regimen in women with moderate-to-severe primary dysmenorrhoea. METHODS Women...

Primary dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynaecological disease in menstruating women. It a symptom complex with cramping lower abdominal pain radiating to back and legs often accompanied by gastro intestinal neurological symptoms as well general malaise. In conventional system of medicine there no permanent cure for primary dysmenorrhoea. order find out remedy preventing recurrence evaluate ef...

BACKGROUND Dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynaecological disorder in women of reproductive age. Despite the association between stress and pregnancy outcomes, few studies have examined the possible link between stress and dysmenorrhoea. AIMS AND METHODS Using a population based cohort of Chinese women, the independent effect of women's perceived stress in the preceding menstrual cycle on th...

A study in Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran in 2002 compared the effectiveness of fennel and mefenamic acid on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhoea. Two groups of high-school girls (mean age 13 years) suffering dysmenorrhoea were randomized to receive fennel extract (n = 55) or mefenamic acid (n = 55) for 2 months. In the fennel group, 80% of girls and in the mefenamic acid group, 73% of girls ...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the association between self-reported dysmenorrhoea and patterns of female initiation rites at menarche among Amazonian indigenous peoples of Vaupés in Colombia. DESIGN A cross-sectional study of all women in seven indigenous communities. Questionnaire administered in local language documented female initiation rites and experience of dysmenorrhoea. Analysis examined...

OBJECTIVE A number of randomised controlled trials have been performed to determine the effectiveness or efficacy of acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhoea. The objective of this review was to explore the relationship between the 'dose' of the acupuncture intervention and menstrual pain outcomes. METHODS Eight databases were systematically searched for trials examining penetrating body acupunct...

Background: A common gynaecological problem encountered among female students is dysmenorrhoea, which also appears to be a leading cause of absenteeism from college. Hence arises a need to evaluate the menstrual characteristics and prevalence of dysmenorrhoea along with its severity among students. Materials and methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2014 to July 20...

OBJECTIVE. To evaluate the prevalence of dysmenorrhoea, its impact, and management approaches in Hong Kong university students, and to compare between medical and non-medical students for any potential differences in coping strategies. DESIGN. Cross-sectional questionnaire survey. SETTING. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. PARTICIPANTS. A total of 240 undergraduate (128 medical and 112 no...

OBJECTIVE To describe the prevalence and determinants of dysmenorrhoea, the most common menstrual complaint, in a community in India. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING Catchment area of primary health centre in Goa, India. POPULATION Three thousand women aged 18-45 years randomly selected. A total of 2494 women consented to participate (83.1%). METHODS Eligible participants were as...