Exercise as medicine? a new trial tests a Drug-Free fix for period pain

This trial tests whether a 12-week structured physiotherapy program—including stretching, aerobic jogging, Kegel exercises, and relaxation—can reduce the severity of period pain in 360 female physical therapy students with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants are randomly assigned to either the physiotherapy program plus conventional care or conventional care alone. The study measures changes in pain intensity over three menstrual cycles and assesses quality of life using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can offer a practical, effective way to manage period pain and improve well-being.