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Li X, Hao X, Liu JH, Huang JP. Efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for primary dysmenorrhoea: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. BMJ Evid Based Med 2024; 29:162-170. [PMID: 38242565 PMCID: PMC11137453 DOI: 10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the relative benefits of various non-pharmacological interventions on treating primary dysmenorrhoea within a network meta-analysis. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. INCLUSION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trial involving patient with primary dysmenorrhoea and received non-pharmacological interventions. DATA SOURCES Four databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science) were searched from inception to October first, 2022. RISK-OF-BIAS ROB ASSESSMENT RoB 2.0 assessment tools was used to assess the risk of bias in the included studies. SYNTHESIS OF RESULTS Conventional meta-analysis was conducted by pairwise comparison between non-pharmacological therapy and control treatment. The Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted by the Aggregate Data Drug Information System Software based on the consistency or inconsistency model, and rank probability was used to indicate the priority of non-pharmacological therapy. RESULTS 33 studies involving eight non-pharmacological interventions were included. With regard to conventional meta-analysis, we selected Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) as primary outcome to evaluate the pain intensity. The result showed that eight interventions (Exercise, Herb, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Topical heat, Acupressure, Yoga) displayed positive effect on reduction of menstrual pain compared with placebo or no treatment. A Bayesian network meta-analysis revealed that exercise -3.20 (95% CI -4.01 to -2.34), acupuncture -2.90 (95% CI -3.97 to -2.85) and topical heat -2.97 (95% CI -4.66 to -1.29) probably resulted in a reduction in pain intensity (VAS) . CONCLUSIONS Non-pharmacological interventions may result in a reduction or slight reduction in pain intensity compared with no treatment or placebo. Specifically, exercise and acupuncture are considered as potentially effective non-pharmacological treatments in short-term treatment. Indeed, larger and better methodological quality research is needed. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022351021.
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- Xinglin Li
- Guangzhou Xinhua University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Alokaili H, Hanawi M, Aldaker F, Alokaili Y, Alfaraj Z, Bhat TA, Aljasir A. Dysmenorrhea Heat Therapy Injury in a Post-Abdominoplasty Patient: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e40169. [PMID: 37431335 PMCID: PMC10329779 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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The anterolateral abdominal wall has rich neurosensory innervation from many sensory nerves, and in abdominoplasty surgical procedures, these nerves are invariably cut, resulting in anesthesia or hypoesthesia in their respective territories. Here we report a 26-year-old healthy female post-abdominoplasty patient who sustained an incidental contact burn injury from a common home remedy for her menstrual pain. Fortunately, the burn healed with secondary intent. Post-surgical loss of protective sensation facilitated this injury from heat therapy for spasmodic dysmenorrhea. Therefore, the patients planned for abdominoplasty should be informed in advance about the possibility of the development of this complication with its associated sequelae and its prevention. Early recognition of this surgical complication and timely intervention will prevent the consequent disfiguring of the rejuvenated abdominal wall.
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- Hesham Alokaili
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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Wu SJ, Kan WC, Shiao CC. Warm-water footbath improves dysmenorrhoea and heart rate variability in college students: a randomised controlled trial. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2021; 42:1204-1210. [PMID: 34560833 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2021.1945007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The effect of warm-water footbath in improving dysmenorrhoea has been rarely investigated. The study aimed to examine whether a warm-water footbath effectively reduces dysmenorrhoea pain and improves the autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity. The randomised controlled trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov. (NCT04071028) We enrolled college students with dysmenorrhoea in Northern Taiwan from December 1 2013 to June 30 2014, and randomised them into footbath (n = 35, median age 19 years) and control groups (n = 33, 18 years). Pain visual analogue scale and Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire were used for pain assessment, while heart rate variability (HRV) was measured to assess ANS function. After the interventions, the footbath group significantly improved ANS activity and reduced pain severity comparing to the control group. Furthermore, the changes in HRV positively correlated with the improvement of pain severity. In conclusion, a warm-water footbath is beneficial in improving the pain severity among college students with dysmenorrhoea.Impact StatementWhat is already known on this subject? Dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynaecological condition affecting 34-94% of young women. The existing conventional therapeutic strategies for dysmenorrhoea have potential adverse events. Among the complementary therapies for pain, the warm-water footbath is a widely used thermal therapy in improving peripheral neuropathy symptoms and improving patients' quality of life. The subjects with dysmenorrhoea associate with significantly altered autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity. However, the association among warm-water footbath, menstrual pain and ANS was rarely investigated previously.What the results of this study add? The randomised controlled trial enrolling 68 college students with dysmenorrhoea found warm-water footbath improved ANS activity and reduced pain severity. Furthermore, the changes in heart rate variability positively correlated with pain severity improvement.What the implications are of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? A warm-water footbath for 20 minutes on menstruation days 1 and 2 is beneficial in improving pain among college students with dysmenorrhoea.
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- Shih-Ju Wu
- Department of Nursing, Camillian Saint Mary's Hospital Luodong, Yilan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Biological Science and Technology, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Camillian Saint Mary's Hospital Luodong, Yilan, Taiwan.,Saint Mary's Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Yilan, Taiwan
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of yoga on pain levels in female students with primary dysmenorrhea. This study is a randomized experimental study with control group and pretest post-test practice. This study included 60 volunteer female students (30 experimental and 30 control groups). The patients in the experimental group took part in the yoga program a total of 12 sessions, once per week for 12 weeks. "Personal Information Form", "Visual Analog Skala (VAS)" and "Dysmenorrhea Monitoring Form (DMF)" were used in data collection process. To measure dysmenorrhea pain, the students were requested to mark a number between 1 and 10 on the VAS scale according to the severity of their pain on the menstruation starting date. The yoga applications were used for three menstrual cycles. The mean age of the students in the experimental group was 20.30 ± 0.46, while the mean age of the students in the control group was 20.46 ± 0.50. The difference between the pain levels of the students in the experimental group in the first, second, third and fourth measurements was found to be statistically significant (p < 0.001). It was determined that the difference between the pain levels of the students in the control group in the first, second, third and fourth measurements was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Yoga can be used as an effective intervention in reducing menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
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- Nurcan Kirca
- Faculty of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Gazerani A, Sarchahi Z, Hosseini SS, lakziyan R, Abavisani M. The effect of inhalation aromatherapy of geranium on pain and physiological indices after appendectomy: A double-blind randomized clinical trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY OPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Çelik AS, Apay SE. Effect of progressive relaxation exercises on primary dysmenorrhea in Turkish students: A randomized prospective controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2020; 42:101280. [PMID: 33310052 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND A randomized prospective controlled study was conducted concerning the effects of progressive relaxation exercises on the reduction of pain in primary dysmenorrhea. MATERIALS AND METHODS The research control group (CG) consisted of 60 students while the experimental group (EG) consisted of 64 students. The progressive relaxation exercises were self-administered via compact disc (CD) by participants for two menstrual cycles. A descriptive information form, a visual analog scale (VAS) and a dysmenorrhea monitoring form (DMF) were used for data collection. RESULTS The difference between the average first and final post-exercise measurements of the VAS scores of students in the experimental group was statistically significant (p < 0.001), whereas the difference in the control group was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Progressive relaxation exercises are an effective method for reducing dysmenorrhea when they are performed on a regular basis.
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- Aslı Sis Çelik
- Atatürk University, Nursing Faculty, Department of Birth, Women Health and Gynecology Nursing, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Atatürk University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Midwifery, Erzurum, Turkey.
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Barcikowska Z, Rajkowska-Labon E, Grzybowska ME, Hansdorfer-Korzon R, Zorena K. Inflammatory Markers in Dysmenorrhea and Therapeutic Options. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E1191. [PMID: 32069859 PMCID: PMC7068519 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17041191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Dysmenorrhea often significantly reduces the quality of women's life and is still an important public health problem. Despite numerous studies, the pathomechanism of dysmenorrhea is not fully understood. Previous research indicates the complexity of biochemical reactions between the endocrine, vascular, and immune systems. Prostaglandins play a major role in the pathomechanism of dysmenorrhea. In contrast, cytokines and other proinflammatory factors in primary dysmenorrhea are less studied. In addition to the applied pharmacotherapy, more and more studies proving the effectiveness of non-pharmacological methods appear. Therefore, the present work contains a review of the latest research concerning factors involved in dysmenorrhea, as well as therapeutic options. In the literature search, authors used online databases, PubMed, and clinitrials.gov and browsed through individual gynecology, physiotherapy journals and books.
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- Zofia Barcikowska
- Department of Immunobiology and Environment Microbiology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland; (E.R.-L.); (R.H.-K.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology and Gynecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Smoluchowskiego 17, 80-214 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland; (E.R.-L.); (R.H.-K.)
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- Department of Immunobiology and Environment Microbiology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
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Jo J, Lee HL, Lee SH, Baek Y, Lee Y, Kim H. Exploratory analysis of cold, heat, deficiency, or excess pattern distribution in women with dysmenorrhea. Explore (NY) 2019; 16:185-188. [PMID: 31679957 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2019.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To understand the impact and implications of cold, heat, deficiency, or excess pattern identification in relation to dysmenorrhea, comparing the prevalence of these patterns between women with and without dysmenorrhea is needed. METHODS We gathered data from the Korea Constitutional Multicenter Bank. A total of 508 patients were recruited and provided with cold, heat, deficiency, or excess pattern and dysmenorrhea questionnaires. On the basis of their responses, they were divided into the dysmenorrhea group (moderate or severe dysmenorrheic pain; n = 90) and non-dysmenorrhea group (no dysmenorrheic pain; n = 155). We analyzed the characteristics of the groups and compared the cold, heat, deficiency, or excess pattern scores. Comparisons were performed using the independent t-test. We also performed multiple comparisons of each individual symptom between the groups to explore which symptoms appear with dysmenorrhea using the Bonferroni adjustment method. RESULTS There was a high positive correlation between deficiency pattern scores and excess pattern scores (p < 0.001). The cold, deficiency, and excess pattern scores were significantly higher in the dysmenorrhea group than in the non-dysmenorrhea group (p < 0.001). Twenty among the 76 pattern items showed significant differences between the groups (p < 0.001). Among all items, there was a large effect size only in sleep quality (mean difference 1.07, 95% confidence interval 0.75-1.39, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Women with dysmenorrhea have higher cold, deficiency, and excess pattern scores than those without dysmenorrhea. The longitudinal observation of these symptoms needs to be evaluated using a clinical prospective study design in accordance with pattern differentiation in the future.
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- Junyoung Jo
- Department of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, Conmaul Hospital of Korean Medicine, Seoul 06634, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Future Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Future Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea.
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- Dongshin Korean Medicine Hospital, 351, Omok-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Machado AFP, Perracini MR, Rampazo ÉP, Driusso P, Liebano RE. Effects of thermotherapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on patients with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Complement Ther Med 2019; 47:102188. [PMID: 31779988 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of thermotherapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold (PPT) and conditioned pain modulation (CPM) in patients with primary dysmenorrhea (PD). DESIGN A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. SETTING Physiotherapy Department of the Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (Brazil). INTERVENTIONS Eighty-eight dysmenorrheic women were randomly allocated into four groups: Thermotherapy + TENS(n = 22), Thermotherapy(n = 22), TENS(n = 22) and Placebo(n = 22). Thermotherapy was applied by microwave diathermy (20 min), and TENS (200 μs, 100 Hz, 30 min), into the lower abdomen both. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Pain intensity was measured using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and the McGill Pain Questionnaire (Br-MPQ). PPT and CPM were recorded from women's abdominal and lumbar. The evaluation was done in 5 times: baseline, after 20, 50, 110 min and 24 h from intervention. RESULTS There was a significant decrease in the NRS for Thermotherapy + TENS vs. TENS, for Thermotherapy vs. TENS and for Placebo, after 20 min; for Thermotherapy vs. TENS and for Placebo, after 110 min and 24 h. Abdome PPT increased in the Thermotherapy + TENS vs. TENS and Placebo, after 50 min; for Thermotherapy + TENS vs. Placebo and for Thermotherapy vs. Placebo, after 110 min. No changes in lumbar PPT and CPM were observed. CONCLUSIONS The use of thermotherapy reduced NRS compared to the TENS and Placebo after 20, 110 min and 24 h. Thermotherapy demonstrated an increase in the PPT in the abdomen after 50 and 110 min and decreased the Br-MPQ scores after 110 min in patients with PD.
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- Aline Fernanda Perez Machado
- Masters and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Masters and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Armour M, Smith CA, Steel KA, Macmillan F. The effectiveness of self-care and lifestyle interventions in primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Altern Ther Health Med 2019; 19:22. [PMID: 30654775 PMCID: PMC6337810 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2433-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background Menstrual pain is very common amongst young women. Despite the significant impact that menstrual pain has on academic attendance and performance, social activities and quality of life, most young women do not seek medical treatment but prefer to use self-care; commonly OTC analgesic medications and rest. Many women do not get significant pain relief from these methods, therefore other low cost, easy to learn self-care methods may be a valuable approach to management. This review and meta-analysis examines the evidence for participant lead self-care techniques. Methods A search of Medline, PsychINFO, Google Scholar and CINAHL was carried out in September 2017. Results Twenty-three trials including 2302 women were eligible and included in the meta-analysis. Studies examined self-delivered acupressure, exercise and heat as interventions. Risk of bias was unclear for many domains. All interventions showed a reduction in menstrual pain symptoms; exercise (g = 2.16, 95% CI 0.97 to 3.35) showed the largest effect size, with heat (g = 0.73, 95% CI 0.06 to 1.40) and acupressure (g = 0.56, 95% CI 0.10 to 1.03) showing more moderate effect sizes. Exercise (g = 0.48, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.83) and heat (g = 0.48, 95% CI 0.10 to 0.87), were more effective than analgesics in reducing pain intensity, whereas acupressure was significantly less effective (g = − 0.76, 95% CI -1.37 to − 0.15). Conclusion Exercise showed large effects, while acupressure and heat showed moderate effects in reducing menstrual pain compared to no treatment. Both exercise and heat are potential alternatives to analgesic medication. However, difficulties in controlling for non-specific effects, along with potential for bias, may influence study findings.
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Heat therapy for primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis of its effects on pain relief and quality of life. Sci Rep 2018; 8:16252. [PMID: 30389956 PMCID: PMC6214933 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34303-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Primary dysmenorrhea, which is menstrual pain without pelvic pathology, is the most common gynecologic condition in women. Heat therapy has been used as a treatment. We assessed the evidence on heat therapy as a treatment for primary dysmenorrhea. We searched 11 databases for studies published through July 2018. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that addressed heat therapy for patients with primary dysmenorrhea were included. Data extraction and risk-of-bias assessments were performed by two independent reviewers. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Six RCTs met our inclusion criteria. Two RCTs found favorable effects of heat therapy on menstrual pain compared with unheated placebo therapy. Three RCTs found favorable effects of heating pads on menstrual pain compared with analgesic medication (n = 274; SMD −0.72; 95% confidence interval −0.97 to −0.48; P < 0.001; two studies). One RCT showed beneficial effects of heat therapy on menstrual pain compared with no treatment (n = 132; MD −4.04 VAS; 95% CI −4.88 to −3.20; P < 0.001). However, these results are based on relatively few trials with small sample sizes. Our review provided suggestive evidence of the effectiveness of heat therapy for primary dysmenorrhea, but rigorous high-quality trials are still needed to provide robust evidence.
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Min J, Ahn S. Effects of Menstrual Self-management Education Program on Knowledge and Behavior of Menstrual Self-management in High School Girls. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2018; 24:310-321. [PMID: 37684937 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2018.24.3.310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To examine the effect of menstrual self-management education program on knowledge and behavior of menstrual self-management in high school girls. METHODS With a randomized controlled trial, 100 high school girl students were randomly assigned into experimental group and control group. Menstruation self-management program was consisted of a total of four sessions of education program (1 hour of education per session). Control group only received the first class of education. Measurement tools were 20-item menstrual knowledge scale and 12-item women's genito-urinary hygiene scale. Pretest and post-test questionnaires were administered. RESULTS There were significant differences in menstrual knowledge as well as menstrual self-management behavior between the two groups. The experimental group showed significant improvement in both menstrual knowledge score (t=13.37, p < .001) and menstrual self-management behavior score (t=8.38, p < .001) than the control group. CONCLUSION Results of this study suggest that the monthly self-management education program is effective in increasing the knowledge of menstruation of female high school students and enhancing their performance. This program needs to be implemented as a part of high school's standard sex education. Further study is needed to analyze follow-up effects of the program on self-management behavior of students after at least one menstrual cycle.
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- Jeonghye Min
- Health Teacher, Gowoon High School, Sejong, Korea
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- Health Teacher, Gowoon High School, Sejong, Korea
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Yücel G, Kendirci M, Gül Ü. Menstrual Characteristics and Related Problems in 9- to 18-Year-Old Turkish School Girls. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2018; 31:350-355. [PMID: 29550626 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2018.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine the cross-sectional characteristics of menstruating girls, dysmenorrhea, and the frequencies of related problems. DESIGN Descriptive, cross-sectional study. SETTING Randomly selected primary, junior, and high schools in the city center of Kayseri. PARTICIPANTS Two thousand female adolescents of ages between 9 and 18 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We used a questionnaire addressing the epidemiological characteristics of menstruation, such as age at menarche, duration of menstrual intervals, average days of bleeding, and any menstrual problems and their frequencies. RESULTS This study consists of a sufficient number of participants from all age groups. Of the participant (n = 2000) girls, 63.7% (n = 1274) had started menstruating. The mean age at menarche was 12.74 (±1.03) years. With a prevalence of 84.8% (n = 1080), dysmenorrhea was the most prevalent menstrual problem and the average pain score was 5.87 (±2.45). Of the menstruating girls, 34% (n = 439) used painkillers, the most commonly used was acetaminophen; during their period the prevalence of nonmedical methods to relieve pain was 35.2%; the rate of seeking medical help for dysmenorrhea was 9.3% (n = 119). In menstruating participants, 90.8% discussed their menstrual problems with their mothers. The rate of school absenteeism in menstruating girls was 15.9% in general and 18% in those with dysmenorrhea. CONCLUSION Problems related to menstruation are common in adolescents and these problems affect their social life. In adolescent girls, the most common menstrual problem is dysmenorrhea and it affects school performance and attendance. Girls with menstrual problems showed a low rate of seeking medical help.
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- Gül Yücel
- Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kayseri, Turkey
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Pellow J, Nienhuis C. Medicinal plants for primary dysmenorrhoea: A systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2018; 37:13-26. [PMID: 29609924 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 12/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Primary dysmenorrhoea is a common complaint experienced by many females in their reproductive years. The use of medicinal plants in the treatment of various gynaecological conditions is on the increase, despite the limited evidence available regarding efficacy and safety of their use. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the most recent evidence relating to the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea with medicinal plants. METHODOLOGY A thorough database search was conducted using defined search terms, and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published in English between 2008 and 2016, pertaining to the use of medicinal plants (single use) for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea, were assessed. Studies evaluating dysmenorrhoeal pain and associated symptoms as a primary or secondary outcome were considered and assessed by two reviewers independently of each other, using the JADAD scale and the Cochrane risk of bias tool,. RESULTS 22 RCTs were included in the review; 9 were placebo-controlled trials and 13 were comparative studies to pharmacological treatment or nutritional supplements. Most of the evaluated medicinal plants showed evidence of efficacy in relieving menstrual pain in at least one RCT. The low or unclear quality of the majority of these studies however warrants caution in interpreting these results. CONCLUSION This review adds to the knowledge-base on the use of these medicinal plants in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea. Further research is needed before definitive conclusions can be made regarding the efficacy and safety of the use of these medicinal plants.
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- Janice Pellow
- Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Gauteng, 2028, South Africa.
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- Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Gauteng, 2028, South Africa.
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Perez Machado AF, Perracini MR, Cruz Saraiva de Morais AD, da Silva BO, Driusso P, Liebano RE. Microwave diathermy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation effects in primary dysmenorrhea: clinical trial protocol. Pain Manag 2017; 7:359-366. [PMID: 28936905 DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2017-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study will be to analyze the effects of microwave diathermy (MWD) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on primary dysmenorrhea. Eighty eight women, age range 18-44 years, with no previous pregnancy, no practice physical activities, a BMI of ≤29.9 kg/m2, a regular menstrual cycle and a diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea, with menstrual pain ranging from mild to severe, will be selected. The participants will be randomized into four groups: MWD and TENS, MWD and placebo TENS, placebo MWD and TENS, and placebo MWD and placebo TENS. Pain will be measured using the visual numeric scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire; the pressure pain threshold using a digital algometer and conditioned pain modulation using the cold pressor test. Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (RBR-5QKCK4. Registered on 16 March 2016).
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- Aline Fernanda Perez Machado
- Master's & Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Master's & Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos/SP, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos/SP, Brazil
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Choi JH. Effects of kinesio taping and hot packs on premenstrual syndrome in females. J Phys Ther Sci 2017; 29:1514-1517. [PMID: 28931978 PMCID: PMC5599811 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.29.1514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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[Purpose] This study aimed to evaluate the effects of taping and hot packs on
premenstrual syndrome, in an attempt to generate basic data for physical therapy
intervention for premenstrual syndrome. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-two females in their
20s with premenstrual syndrome were randomly assigned to a taping group (n=10), hot pack
group (n=11), and taping with hot pack group (n=11). Premenstrual syndrome was assessed
using the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire in each participant prior to intervention and
was re-assessed after applying kinesio taping and/or hot pack from 10 days before the
estimated date of menstruation until the first day of menstruation. [Results] Data
revealed that the taping and taping with hot pack groups showed significantly reduced
premenstrual syndrome following intervention. In terms of the differences in the Menstrual
Distress Questionnaire total score among the groups, the taping with hot pack and hot pack
groups showed a significant difference. [Conclusion] These findings indicate that kinesio
taping is an easy, non-drug intervention for female college students with premenstrual
syndrome.
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- Jung-Hyun Choi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Institute for Elderly Health and Welfare, Namseoul University: 21 Maeju-ri, Sungwan-eup, Seobuk-gu, Chonan-si 331-707, Republic of Korea
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To understand moxibustion from the biological effect of local thermal stimulation. WORLD JOURNAL OF ACUPUNCTURE-MOXIBUSTION 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s1003-5257(17)30060-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Karasahin KE, Fidan U, Kinci F, Bodur S. Local heat application for perimenstrual pain and related syndromes. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2016; 95:1447. [PMID: 27500551 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.12957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Kazim Emre Karasahin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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Dysmenorrhea Characteristics of Female Students of Health School and Affecting Factors and Their Knowledge and Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Methods. Holist Nurs Pract 2016; 29:194-204. [PMID: 26086463 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to examine the menstruation and dysmenorrhea characteristics and the factors affecting dysmenorrhea of health school students, and the knowledge and use of the methods of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on the part of those students with dysmenorrhea. This is a descriptive study. A descriptive analysis was made by calculating the number, percentage, mean, Pearson χ, and logistic regression analysis. A total of 488 female students participated in the research and 87.7% (n = 428) of all students experienced dysmenorrhea. It was detected that a family history of dysmenorrhea and regular menstrual cycles of the students were dysmenorrhea-affecting factors (P < .05). Seven of 10 students with dysmenorrhea used CAM methods. Heat application of CAM methods for dysmenorrhea management was the most commonly used and also known by the students. The students who experienced severe pain used analgesics (P < .05) and CAM methods (P < .05).
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