Dysmenorrhea

This study tested a handmade frameless IUD that releases the hormone levonorgestrel in 15 women at high risk of IUD expulsion due to conditions like adenomyosis or heavy bleeding. The device was made by combining an anchor system with a standard IUD after removing its T-shaped ar…

Researchers are testing whether adding interferential current or kinesio taping to pelvic floor muscle exercises helps women with primary dysmenorrhea. Sixty women aged 18 to 30 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: exercises alone, exercises plus interferential curre…

This study tested a daily dietary supplement (DITTO Cycle Supplement) in 40 women aged 18-45 who regularly experience period symptoms like cramps, bloating, fatigue, and mood swings. Over three menstrual cycles, researchers tracked changes in symptom severity and quality of life …

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 tests whether eating specific seeds at different times of the month can help women ages 18-45 with irregular periods, cramps, and PMS. Participants will eat flax and pumpkin seeds during the first half of their cycle, then switch to sunflower and sesame seeds during th…

This study looked at whether watching a video through virtual reality goggles with music can reduce pain and improve sleep quality in women with period pain (dysmenorrhea). 77 women aged 15-49 with moderate to severe pain used either VR with music or just music alone for 3 days. …

This study tested whether combining motor imagery (mentally practicing movements) with gentle exercise can reduce menstrual pain and improve coordination. Forty-eight women with moderate to severe period pain were split into three groups: one did motor imagery plus exercise, one …

This study tested whether spinal stabilization exercises could help women with painful periods. Fifty women aged 18-30 with regular cycles and no childbirth history were split into two groups: one did the exercises, the other did not. Researchers measured pain, symptoms, and dail…

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 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 tested two non-drug approaches for severe period pain: placing a dried Rose of Jericho plant in water near the person, and practicing 4-7-8 breathing exercises. 100 women aged 18-35 with very painful periods took part over three cycles. Researchers measured changes in …

This completed study compared an 8-week online yoga program to a conventional exercise routine in 52 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if yoga could better reduce pain and improve quality of life. Participants practiced meditation, breathing, and gentle poses, while t…

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 Pilates exercises can reduce pain and other symptoms of dysmenorrhea (period pain). Fifty-six women with menstrual pain were assigned to either mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, or a control group. Researchers measured changes in pain, fatigue, sleep qua…

This study looks at whether the mobility of a cesarean scar is related to the severity of menstrual pain in women who have had a C-section. Researchers will measure scar mobility, pain levels, and pressure sensitivity in 34 women aged 20–35 with regular cycles and period pain. Th…

This study looked at 70 women with severe menstrual pain to understand why some don't get relief from NSAIDs like naproxen. Researchers measured pain changes after taking the drug or a placebo and tested how the brain processes pain. The goal is to find out if central sensitizati…

This completed study surveyed 1,200 women aged 18-55 to explore how different generations manage menstrual symptoms like cramps, pain, and related discomfort. Participants completed questionnaires about their symptoms, attitudes toward menstruation, sleep quality, physical activi…

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 …