Primary dysmenorrhea

This study tested two non-drug approaches—FEMOB mobilization and MOPEXE exercises—for reducing pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (period pain). 72 women aged 18-30 were split into four groups: one received FEMOB, one MOPEXE, one electrotherapy only, and one no treatment. Th…

This study investigates whether an extract from snakehead fish (Ophiocephalus striatus) can reduce menstrual pain in teenage girls with primary dysmenorrhea—cramps without an underlying disease. The trial gives participants either the fish extract or a placebo for 14 days before …

This study looked at whether acupuncture can reduce pain and improve daily life for women with painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea). 64 women aged 18-35 with regular cycles and moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels and quality of life before and af…

This study looked at whether lifestyle changes can help reduce period pain in obese women aged 18 to 25. 67 women with moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels, severity, and other factors before and after the program.

This study looked at whether kinesio taping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) can quickly ease period pain and related symptoms like trouble sleeping and fear of moving. Researchers compared real taping to a fake (sham) taping in 24 women aged 18-24 with primary dysmeno…

This study tested a four-week online program that teaches women about the science of pain and how to manage it, specifically for period pain. 82 women with moderate to severe menstrual cramps took part, comparing the program plus lifestyle tips to lifestyle tips alone. The goal w…

This study looked at whether spinal manipulation combined with connective tissue massage can reduce pain, menstrual symptoms, depression, and sleep problems in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Seventy-five women were split into three groups: one received both tr…

This study compared progressive relaxation exercises (tensing and relaxing muscles while breathing) with isometric exercises (holding muscle contractions) for managing period pain. Sixty women with moderate to severe primary dysmenorrhea took part. Researchers measured pain, othe…

This pilot study tested a portable TENS device for reducing menstrual pain in 34 women with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants used the device on their lower abdomen during pain episodes for up to three cycles. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could ease pain and im…

This study looked at whether SuJok therapy—a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the hands and feet—can reduce period pain and improve quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without an underlying medical cause). Researchers enr…

This study looked at whether taking vitamin E together with the painkiller mefenamic acid works better than the painkiller alone for period cramps. Sixty women aged 15-35 with painful periods took either the combination or just the painkiller. Researchers measured pain levels to …

This study looked at whether doing barre and gym ball exercises could reduce pain and distress and improve quality of life in women with painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea). 42 women with moderate to severe period pain took part. They did 30-minute exercise sessions three time…

This study tested whether aerobic exercise or Aviva exercises better relieve menstrual cramps and improve sleep, daily activities, and quality of life. It involved 42 unmarried women aged 20-40 with moderate to severe period pain. Participants were split into two groups, each doi…

This study tested whether Pilates or aerobic exercises better reduce period pain in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Thirty-two women aged 18-25 with regular cycles and normal weight did either Pilates or aerobic exercises for 8 weeks. Pain severity and quality of life were…

This study tested whether doing Pilates online with a live instructor could help women with painful periods. Thirty-four women with primary dysmenorrhea took part in 16 supervised sessions over eight weeks. Researchers measured pain, other symptoms, and trunk muscle endurance to …

This study tested two non-drug treatments—post-isometric relaxation and simple stretching—to see which works better for period pain in young women. Forty-four unmarried women aged 18-30 with painful periods did one of the two exercises three times a week for eight weeks. The goal…

This study looked at whether Kinesio Taping (a special tape applied to the skin) can help reduce menstrual pain in female soccer players aged 15-17 with primary dysmenorrhea (period cramps). 50 teens from a soccer project took part, and researchers compared the real tape to a pla…

This study looked at whether trigger point massage and stretching exercises can help young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Forty-four women aged 18-30 were randomly assigned to exercise, exercise plus massage, or a control group. Researchers measured pain inten…

This study tested a new medicine called KYG0395 to see if it safely reduces pain from menstrual cramps (primary dysmenorrhea). About 280 women aged 18–35 with moderate to severe period pain took either the drug or a placebo over several cycles. Researchers measured pain levels us…

This study tested whether adding relaxation exercises (like deep breathing) to stretching can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Twenty sedentary women aged 18-25 participated. The experimental group did both stretching a…

This early-stage trial tested a vaginal gel containing diclofenac, a common pain reliever, in 42 women with painful periods. The gel is designed to deliver the drug locally, potentially reducing side effects. The study focused on safety and how much drug enters the blood and vagi…

This study tested whether Chuna manual therapy (a type of spinal manipulation) can reduce period pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Thirty women were randomly assigned to receive either Chuna therapy or physical therapy over several weeks. The main goal was to see if Chuna …

This study looked at 164 teenage girls with painful periods to understand how their brains process pain. Participants had pain tests and brain scans at the start and again after a year. The goal was to find patterns that might predict who will develop long-term chronic pain. No t…

This study looked at 183 women with menstrual pain to understand why it happens and how naproxen (a common painkiller) relieves it. Using MRI scans, researchers measured uterine activity, blood flow, and oxygen levels before and after taking naproxen or a placebo. The goal is to …

This study looked at 100 women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods) to find out what amount of pain reduction is truly meaningful to them. Participants did an 8-week exercise program, and researchers measured pain and other symptoms using standard questionnaires. The goal …