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Barbosa-Silva J, Avila MA, de Oliveira RF, Dedicação AC, Godoy AG, Rodrigues JC, Driusso P. Prevalence, pain intensity and symptoms associated with primary dysmenorrhea: a cross-sectional study. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:92. [PMID: 38311716 PMCID: PMC10840141 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02878-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is an etiological cyclic pelvic pain related to the menstrual period; it can negatively impact women's quality of life and productivity. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of PD and analyze associated symptoms in Brazilian women. METHODS An online cross-sectional study was carried out in Brazil, with a structured questionnaire regarding dysmenorrhea and associated symptoms. PD intensity was measured with the Numerical Rating Scale for Pain and classified as mild (1-3), moderate (4-7) and severe (> 8). The association between qualitative variables was performed using Pearson's Chi-Square Test. The quantification of this association was measured using multinomial logistic regression models, with calculation of Odds Ratio and confidence interval. A significance level of 5% was considered. RESULTS A total of 10,070 women were included. Most participants classified PD intensity as moderate (40.4%, 41.9% and 49.7%) and severe (21.2%, 24.8% and 28.4%) in the previous month, 3 months and 5 years, respectively. The most common symptoms associated with PD were irritability, abdominal distension sensation, anxiety and feeling more emotional. The increased of the risk (OR > 1.0) for moderate and severe PD-related pain intensity is related to age, nulliparity and presence PD since adolescence. CONCLUSION There is a high prevalence of PD among Brazilian women, and the most common symptoms reported were irritability, abdominal distension sensation, anxiety and feeling more emotional.
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- Jordana Barbosa-Silva
- Women's Health Research Laboratory (LAMU), Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research on Electrophysical Agents (LAREF), Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory (LAMU), Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory (LAMU), Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil.
- Multiprofessional Residency Program, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Research on Electrophysical Agents (LAREF), Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory (LAMU), Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory (LAMU), Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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Yuan D, Li Q, Zhan N, Zhang L, Wang J, Liu M, Geng F. Longitudinal associations of menstrual characteristics with mental health problems among Chinese girls. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2023:10.1007/s00787-023-02345-y. [PMID: 38150148 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-023-02345-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Cross-sectional studies indicate that menstrual problems are related to poorer mental health; however, longitudinal studies are limited. This longitudinal study aimed to determine whether baseline menstrual characteristics were risk factors for incident and persistent mental health problems. The study was conducted among Chinese adolescent girls. Menstrual characteristics including menarche, menstrual cycle and menstrual pain were assessed at baseline, whereas mental health problems including PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, psychotic-like experiences, non-suicidal self-injury, suicide ideation, suicide plan, and suicide attempt were assessed at baseline (n = 1039) and at the 1-year follow-up (n = 946) by self-administered, structured questionnaires. Multiple logistic regressions were performed to examine whether menstrual characteristics were associated with incident (e.g., PTSD at follow-up but not baseline) and persistent (e.g., PTSD at both time points) mental health problems. The results demonstrated that early menarche was related to persistence of psychotic-like experiences; irregular menstruation was associated with higher rates of incident anxiety and insomnia, and persistent depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, non-suicidal self-injury, suicide ideation, and suicide plan; menstrual pain was associated with elevated rates of incident PTSD and depression, and persistent depression, insomnia, psychotic-like experiences, non-suicidal self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide plan, and suicide attempt. In conclusion, irregular menstruation and menstrual pain specifically contributed to the development of emotional problems and insomnia, and were associated with maintenance of the most mental health problems in early adolescence. The long-term effects of menstrual problems on mental health need further study.
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- Danyan Yuan
- School of Psychology, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Ave, Nanchang, 330022, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Psychology, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Ave, Nanchang, 330022, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Psychology, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Ave, Nanchang, 330022, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Psychology, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Ave, Nanchang, 330022, Jiangxi, China
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- Shenzhen Mental Health Center, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Psychology, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Ave, Nanchang, 330022, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Psychology, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Ave, Nanchang, 330022, Jiangxi, China.
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Ishikura IA, Hachul H, Tufik S, Andersen ML. Dysmenorrhea and Sleep: A Review. Sleep Med Clin 2023; 18:449-461. [PMID: 38501517 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2023.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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This review encompasses the clinical features and relevance to investigate sleep in women with dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea is a prevalent gynecologic dysfunction that affects the social and professional lives of women. It can occur at every menstrual cycle, depending on the cause and psychologic factors. Studies have reported poor sleep and insomnia symptoms in dysmenorrhea condition, which may intensify the dysmenorrhea manifestation and interfere negatively to its treatment. There is an urgent need to identify the main cause of this dysfunction and provide efficient treatments to minimize the detrimental effects of dysmenorrhea in quality of life of these women.
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- Isabela A Ishikura
- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Botucatu, 862 - Vila Clementino - 04023062 - São Paulo - SP - Brazil
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- Departamento de Ginecologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Botucatu, n° 740 - Vila Clementino - 04023-062 - São Paulo - SP - Brazil
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- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Botucatu, 862 - Vila Clementino - 04023062 - São Paulo - SP - Brazil
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- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Botucatu, 862 - Vila Clementino - 04023062 - São Paulo - SP - Brazil.
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Furukawa S, Yamamoto Y, Miyake T, Yoshida O, Watanabe J, Kato A, Kusumoto K, Takeshita E, Ikeda Y, Yamamoto N, Saeki Y, Hiasa Y. Menstrual Status Is Associated with the Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a Japanese Young Population: A Cross-Sectional Study. Dig Dis 2023; 41:845-851. [PMID: 37708872 DOI: 10.1159/000533264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is evidence regarding the association between dysmenorrhea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), although it is lacking in the Asian population. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the association between menstrual status and IBS in a young Japanese. METHODS Overall, 4,693 female college students were included in the analysis of this study. Information regarding lifestyle habits, menstrual status (irregularity, pain severity, and medication), and IBS (Rome III criteria) was obtained using a self-reported questionnaire. Age, body mass index, exercise habits, smoking, drinking habits, and anemia were analyzed as potential confounders. RESULTS The prevalence of IBS was 6.1%. Moderate {adjusted odds ratio (OR): 1.89 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.27-2.91)} and heavy (adjusted OR: 2.14 [95% CI: 1.42-3.45]) menstrual pain were independently positively associated with IBS (p for trend = 0.001). Using medication sometimes (adjusted OR: 1.41 [95% CI: 1.09-1.84]) and often (adjusted OR: 1.60 [95% CI: 1.13-2.24]) was independently positively associated with IBS. There was no association between menstrual cycle and IBS. In subjects without functional dyspepsia, irregular menstrual cycle was independently positively associated with IBS. CONCLUSION In the young Japanese population, menstrual pain and medications for menstrual pain may have a significant positive association with IBS.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Yamagata, Japan
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- Health Services Center, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Therapeutics, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Endoscopy Center, Ehime University Hospital, Toon, Japan
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- Faculty of Collaborative Regional Innovation, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Health Services Center, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan
- Community Health Systems for Nursing, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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Dong QY, Yang XF, Liu BP, Zhang YY, Wan LP, Jia CX. Menstrual pain mediated the association between daytime sleepiness and suicidal risk: A prospective study. J Affect Disord 2023; 328:238-244. [PMID: 36806594 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.02.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with daytime sleepiness have been demonstrated to have a higher level of suicidal risk than those without. Currently, few studies had examined the pathway from daytime sleepiness to suicidal risk among female adolescents. This study aimed to explore the association among menstrual pain, daytime sleepiness, and suicidal risk among female adolescents in China. METHODS Of 7072 adolescents who participated in the follow-up survey of Shandong Adolescents Behavior & Health Cohort (SABHC), 3001 were female adolescents who had begun to menstruate and included for the analysis. A structured self-administrated questionnaire was used to measure menstrual pain, daytime sleepiness, suicidal risk and demographic characteristics. Participants were first surveyed in November-December 2015 and resurveyed 1 year later. RESULTS Of 3001 participants, 11.43 % had suicidal risk, 79.8 % experienced menstrual pain. Cross-lagged analysis showed that there was cause-and-effect relationship between menstrual pain and daytime sleepiness. Moderate (OR = 1.79, 95%CI: 1.22-2.63) and severe (OR = 2.73, 95%CI: 1.80-4.12) menstrual pain (follow-up) were associated with suicidal risk (follow-up). Daytime sleepiness (baseline: OR = 1.04, 95%CI: 1.02-1.06, follow-up: OR = 1.07, 95%CI: 1.05-1.09) had effects on suicidal risk (follow-up). Mediation analysis showed that menstrual pain played a partially mediating role between daytime sleepiness and suicidal risk, with the indirect effect being 0.002 (95%CI: 0.001-0.004). LIMITATIONS All data were self-reported. CONCLUSIONS Menstrual pain and daytime sleepiness had effects on each other, and they both were the risk factors of suicidal risk. Among female adolescents, the association between daytime sleepiness and suicidal risk could be partially mediated by menstrual pain. Releasing the menstrual pain of female adolescents with daytime sleepiness could reduce their suicidal risk.
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- Qiu-Yue Dong
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China; Shandong University Center for Suicide Prevention Research, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China; Shandong University Center for Suicide Prevention Research, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China; Shandong University Center for Suicide Prevention Research, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China; Shandong University Center for Suicide Prevention Research, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China; Shandong University Center for Suicide Prevention Research, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China; Shandong University Center for Suicide Prevention Research, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Chen R, Zhou W, Wang Z, Cheng Z. A Rare Secondary Dysmenorrhea Resulted from Separation of Corpus Uteri from Cervix: A Case Report and Literature Review. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2023; 30:240-244. [PMID: 36402379 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Secondary dysmenorrhea is a pain associated with disease such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, leiomyomas, and interstitial cystitis. Treatment of secondary dysmenorrhea always focuses on the causative pelvic pathology or medical condition. Here, we found a rare case with secondary dysmenorrhea that resulted from traumatic separation of the uterine corpus from the cervix. In this case, the patient experienced a childhood blunt trauma of the pelvic crush and was successfully diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and 3-dimensional ultrasonography. Moreover, laparoscopic anastomosis could be a minimally invasive way to resolve this problem.
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- Rong Chen
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital (Drs. Chen, Zhou, Wang, and Cheng); Tongji University School of Medicine (Drs. Chen, Zhou, Wang, and Cheng); Institute of Gynecologic Minimal Invasive Medicine, Tongji University (Drs. Chen, Zhou, and Cheng), Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital (Drs. Chen, Zhou, Wang, and Cheng); Tongji University School of Medicine (Drs. Chen, Zhou, Wang, and Cheng); Institute of Gynecologic Minimal Invasive Medicine, Tongji University (Drs. Chen, Zhou, and Cheng), Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital (Drs. Chen, Zhou, Wang, and Cheng); Tongji University School of Medicine (Drs. Chen, Zhou, Wang, and Cheng)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital (Drs. Chen, Zhou, Wang, and Cheng); Tongji University School of Medicine (Drs. Chen, Zhou, Wang, and Cheng); Institute of Gynecologic Minimal Invasive Medicine, Tongji University (Drs. Chen, Zhou, and Cheng), Shanghai, P.R. China.
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Trépanier LC, Lamoureux É, Bjornson SE, Mackie C, Alberts NM, Gagnon MM. Smartphone apps for menstrual pain and symptom management: A scoping review. Internet Interv 2023; 31:100605. [PMID: 36761398 PMCID: PMC9905939 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2023.100605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The past decade marks a surge in the development of mobile apps used to digitally track and monitor aspects of personal health, including menstruation. Despite a plethora of menstruation-related apps, pain and symptom management content available in apps has not been systematically examined. The objective of this study was to evaluate app characteristics, overall quality (i.e., engagement, functionality, design aesthetics, and information), nature and quality of pain and symptom tracking features, and availability and quality of pain-related intervention content. A scoping review of apps targeting facets of the menstrual experience was conducted by searching the Apple App Store. After removal of duplicates and screening, 119 apps targeting menstrual experiences were retained. Pain and menstrual symptoms tracking were available in 64 % of apps. Checkboxes or dichotomous (present/absent) reporting was the most common method of tracking symptoms and was available in 75 % of apps. Only a small subset (n = 13) of apps allowed for charting/graphing of pain symptoms across cycles. Fourteen percent of apps included healthcare professionals or researchers in their development and one app reported use of end-users. Overall app quality measured through the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) was found to be acceptable; however, the apps ability to impact pain and symptom management (e.g., impact on knowledge, awareness, behaviour change, etc.) was rated as low. Only 10 % of apps (n = 12) had interventions designed to manage pain. The findings suggest that despite pain and symptom management content being present in apps, this content is largely not evidence-based in nature. More research is needed to understand how pain and symptom management content can be integrated into apps to improve user experiences.
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- Lindsey C.M. Trépanier
- Department of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada,Corresponding author at: University of Saskatchewan, Department of Psychology and Health Studies, 9 Campus Drive, Arts 154, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5A5, Canada.
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Özgül S, Nalan Çinar G, Gürşen C, Baran E, Üzelpasaci E, Nakip G, Nur Gerlegiz E, Çelenay ŞT, Akbayrak T. The Effects of Connective Tissue Manipulation in Primary Dysmenorrhea: a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:181-91. [PMID: 35556238 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-00964-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The aim of this study was to identify the effects of connective tissue manipulation (CTM) in primary dysmenorrhea (PD) in a randomized, placebo-controlled design. Thirty-eight nulliparous women with PD were randomly allocated into 3 groups: CTM (n = 13), placebo therapeutic ultrasound (US) (n = 13), and control (n = 12). The primary outcome measure was the maximum and mean menstrual pain intensity at the last menstrual period on the visual analogue scale (VAS). Secondary outcome measures were menstrual symptom frequency and distress score, the number of analgesic/anti-inflammatory drugs used during the last menstrual period, and perception of improvement in dysmenorrhea severity via interventions. The chi-square test and analysis of variance were used to determine within-group and between-group differences. Statistical significance level was determined as p < 0.05. Compared with the placebo US and control groups, it was observed that menstrual pain (VAS mean and VAS maximum), menstrual symptom frequency, and distress level decreased more after treatment (T2) and the 3-month follow-up (T3) in de CTM group (p < 0.001, p = 0.001, p = 0.014, p = 0.015, respectively). There was no difference between the groups in terms of analgesic/anti-inflammatory drugs use (p > 0.05). The rate of individuals reporting perceived improvement at the end of intervention period was higher in the CTM group than in the placebo-US and control groups (p < 0.001). In the 3rd month follow-up, there was no difference between groups in the perception of improvement (p > 0.05). CTM is superior to placebo intervention and control in improving menstrual pain and other menstrual symptoms in PD in the short-term. On the other hand, when the application is terminated, this superiority seems to disappear during the follow-up period.
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Negara NWWP, Stang, Ansariad, Salamah AU, Seweng A, Nur R, Syam A. Effect of varash oil to decrease menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea of senior high school student at Palu City. Gac Sanit 2021; 35 Suppl 2:S145-S147. [PMID: 34929798 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE menstrual pain is a common gynecological symptom at women on or near their menstrual period. Two third of them experienced moderate to severe pain. However, just several seek for medical help. This research aims to know the effect of ginger oil used on decreasing menstrual pain scale. MATERIALS AND METHODS this cross over experimental study was held from February until May 2020 on 64 grade XI high school students at Palu city. Participants were grouping cluster randomly into group A which applied 5ml ginger oil five days before until the second day of the first menstrual period, and group B that given the same treatment in the next period. A visual pain scale measured the pain scale on the second day of the menstrual period. RESULT most participants were in the age of 17 years old. The study found a lowering of pain scale significantly at both groups after treatment. The main menstrual pain scale were 6.87 ± 1.817 and 6.46±1.362 decreased to 3.48±1.928 and 4.24±2.010 after treatment (p=0.0001). Differences between the two groups were significant in the first period (p=0.0001) but not significant in the second period (p=0.410). CONCLUSION the use of ginger oil several days before menstruation can reduce menstrual pain scale on students with primary dysmenorrhea; therefore, its use can be recommended to prevent the pain.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
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Nierenburg H, Rabany L, Lin T, Sharon R, Harris D, Ironi A, Wright P, Chuang L. Remote Electrical Neuromodulation (REN) for the Acute Treatment of Menstrual Migraine: a Retrospective Survey Study of Effectiveness and Tolerability. Pain Ther 2021; 10:1245-1253. [PMID: 34138449 PMCID: PMC8586055 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-021-00276-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Migraine is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders worldwide, and estimations are that 60% of women who suffer from migraines experience attacks that are associated with menstruation. Menstrual migraines are typically more debilitating and less responsive to pharmacological treatment. Remote electrical neuromodulation (REN) is a non-pharmacological abortive treatment of migraine headache. The current study evaluated the self-reported effectiveness and tolerability of REN for the acute treatment of menstrual migraine, via a retrospective structured survey that was sent to adult female REN users. METHODS Women aged 18-55 years who experience menstrually related or pure menstrual migraine and have completed at least four REN treatments, participated in this retrospective, observational survey study. Participants completed a short online survey assessing effectiveness, satisfaction, and safety outcomes. RESULTS Ninety-one participants qualified for the analysis, out of which 74.7% (68/91) reported that the treatment was at least moderately effective (moderately effective 37.4%, very effective 26.4%, extremely effective 11.0%). Additionally, 45.1% (41/91) reported satisfaction from REN (slightly satisfied 33%, extremely satisfied 12.1%), while 34.1% were neutral and 20.9% (19/91) were not satisfied. Lastly, 100% of the participants reported that the treatment is at least moderately tolerable (moderately tolerable 8.8%, very tolerable 20.9%, extremely tolerable 70.3%), and 13.2% (12/91) of respondents reported mild short-term side effects. CONCLUSIONS Nearly 75% reported that the treatment was at least moderately effective, 45% reported satisfaction, and 100% of the participants reported that the treatment is at least moderately tolerable. Thirteen percent reported mild short-term side effects. REN was thus reported as effective for menstrual migraine by most participants and was very well tolerated. Therefore, REN may provide a safe, non-pharmacological alternative for the acute treatment of menstrual migraine. CLINICALTRIAL. GOV REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04600388.
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- Hida Nierenburg
- Division of Neurology, Nuvance Health, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA.
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- Theranica Bio-Electronics, Netanya, Israel
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- Headache and Facial Pain, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Theranica Bio-Electronics, Netanya, Israel
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- Division of Neurology, Nuvance Health, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Danbury Hospital, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT, 06810, USA
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Karout S, Soubra L, Rahme D, Karout L, Khojah HMJ, Itani R. Prevalence, risk factors, and management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among young females. BMC Womens Health 2021; 21:392. [PMID: 34749716 PMCID: PMC8576974 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01532-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is one of the most common gynecological conditions among young females, which has a significant negative impact on health-related quality of life and productivity. Despite its high prevalence, the evidence is limited regarding the management-seeking practices and its perceived effectiveness among females with PD. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 550 female students in six universities across Lebanon. The prevalence of PD, associated risk factors, and management-seeking practices were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS The prevalence of PD was 80.9%. Most of the females with PD described their menstrual pain as moderate (56%) to severe (34.6%), which significantly affected their daily activities and studying ability (P < 0.001). The major risk factors associated with PD included heavy menstrual flow (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 10.28), family history of PD (AOR = 2.52), history of weight loss attempt (AOR = 2.05), and medical specialization (AOR = 1.663). Only 36.9% of females with PD sought formal medical advice. Most dysmenorrheic females (76.4%) received medications for the management of PD, and remarkably none of them took hormonal contraceptives. Drugs commonly used for PD were mefenamic acid (26.2%), ibuprofen (25%), and paracetamol (11.5%), which were administered when the pain started (58.2%). All medications were significantly effective in reducing the pain score (P = 0.001), and most NSAIDs were more potent than paracetamol in managing PD (P = 0.001). However, no significant difference in adverse effects among medications was revealed. Moreover, no superiority of any individual NSAID for pain relief was established. Nevertheless, mefenamic acid was associated with the lowest risk of abdominal pain (OR: 0.03, P = 0.005) and the highest risk of flank pain (OR = 12, P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Suboptimal management of PD is practiced among university students in Lebanon. Therefore, health care providers should educate dysmenorrheic females to optimize the self-management support of PD. Furthermore, future research is required to investigate females' misconceptions about hormonal contraceptives in the management of PD, aiming to raise awareness and correct misconceptions.
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- Samar Karout
- Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab University, Riad El Solh, P.O. Box 11-5020, Beirut, 1107 2809, Lebanon
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab University, Riad El Solh, P.O. Box 11-5020, Beirut, 1107 2809, Lebanon
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- Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab University, Riad El Solh, P.O. Box 11-5020, Beirut, 1107 2809, Lebanon
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- Department of Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El-Solh, P.O. Box 11-0236, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab University, Riad El Solh, P.O. Box 11-5020, Beirut, 1107 2809, Lebanon.
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Park S, Chung C. Effects of a dietary modification intervention on menstrual pain and urinary BPA levels: a single group clinical trial. BMC Womens Health 2021; 21:58. [PMID: 33563271 PMCID: PMC7871389 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01199-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) occurs mainly through dietary intake. Due to current lifestyle trends, young people tend to consume fast food, to use disposable products, and to utilize convenient household items, all of which are major sources of EDCs. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a dietary modification intervention on menstrual pain and urinary bisphenol A (BPA) levels throughout three menstrual cycles in female college students who experienced severe menstrual pain. We also analyzed participants' adherence to the intervention and examined whether their level of adherence was associated with differences in the effects of the intervention. METHODS A single-group pretest and repeated posttest experimental design was employed. Thirty female college students with a score of 5 or higher on a menstrual pain scale were recruited through convenience sampling. During three menstrual cycles, menstrual pain was scored on a 10-point scale after each cycle, and urinary BPA levels were measured from the first morning urine collected after each cycle. The intervention involved three components: small-group education, follow-up monitoring, and peer support via social network communication. Statistical analyses were conducted using Friedman one-way repeated-measure analysis of variance by ranks, non-parametric two-way analysis of variance, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test as a post-hoc test. RESULTS The dietary modification intervention had significant effects on menstrual pain at all three time points of menstrual cycles (χ2 = 119.64, p = 0.000) and on urinary BPA levels until the 2nd menstrual cycle (χ2 = 205.42, p = 0.000). Slightly fewer than half (43.3%) of the participants were highly adherent. Menstrual pain differed according to adherence level (F = 4.67, p = 0.032) and decreased over time through the third cycle post-intervention (F = 18.30, p = 0.000). Urinary BPA levels also decreased significantly (F = 7.94, p = 0.000), but did not differ according to adherence level. CONCLUSIONS The dietary modification intervention was effective and sustainable for reducing menstrual pain and urinary BPA levels. Detailed information about EDCs and dietary experiences seemed to encourage the young women to become more concerned about EDCs and to perform self-protective actions. Further experimental research is suggested to examine the relationships of EDCs with various health indicators in women. TRIAL REGISTRATION KCT0005472 at 2020-9-24 retrospectively registered.
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- SoMi Park
- Department of Nursing, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwon-do, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea.
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Çinar GN, Akbayrak T, Gürşen C, Baran E, Üzelpasacı E, Nakip G, Bozdağ G, Beksaç MS, Özgül S. Factors Related to Primary Dysmenorrhea in Turkish Women: a Multiple Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:381-92. [PMID: 32780360 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-020-00289-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the factors related to the severity of menstrual pain in Turkish women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD). The study included 504 women with PD aged 18 years or older. A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), a self-developed structured questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), State and Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) were used to measure outcomes. Multiple multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors related to the severity of menstrual pain. In this model, categorical menstrual pain severity levels (mild, moderate, and severe) were considered as dependent variables and the category of "severe menstrual pain" was determined as the reference category. p value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The individuals were divided into 3 groups according to their VAS scores: mild-pain group (n = 132, 26.19%), moderate-pain group (n = 189, 37.50%), and severe-pain group (n = 183, 36.30%). BMI increase (OR = 1.10 and OR = 1.09), decreased chocolate consumption (OR = 1.88), menstruation duration (OR = 2.48) and menstrual pain duration (OR = 1.33 and OR = 1.61), and increased physical activity level (OR = 1.10) were found to increase the tendency to have less severe pain. The positive family history (OR = 0.35), a decrease in the age of menarche (OR = 0.47), the presence of irregular menstruation (OR = 0.36), and decreased quality of life (OR = 0.98 for NHP pain and emotional reaction) were found to be associated with a reduced likelihood of less severe pain (p < 0.05). In Turkey as well as in the rest of the world, PD is an important public health problem and many factors are associated with menstrual pain in Turkish women.
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Fernandez H, Barea A, Chanavaz-Lacheray I. Prevalence, intensity, impact on quality of life and insights of dysmenorrhea among French women: A cross-sectional web survey. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2020; 49:101889. [PMID: 32781307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Determine prevalence and intensity of primary dysmenorrhea in a sample of French women and assess impact on daily life and Quality of Life, care pathway and pain management METHODS: This cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted from December 19th2018 through January 10th2019 among a representative sample of 3001 French women aged 16 to 50. RESULTS 2375 women (79%) reported having pain during menstruation, currently or in the past. 52% reported being currently affected, 27% had been affected in the past and 21% never suffered. Among younger women under 24, 66% reported current dysmenorrhea. Mean rating of pain intensity, evaluated on a visual analog scale from 0 to 10, was 6 + 1.9 in women presently having dysmenorrhea and 42% reported rating between 7 and 10. The impact on daily life was strong and there was a significant reduction of SF-36 scores in women experiencing dysmenorrhea. Among the 79% of women affected by dysmenorrhea, (current or past) 53% never used any medication and respectively 58% and 66% never sought medical advice. CONCLUSION Dysmenorrhea is very frequent in France with a significant impact on daily life and Quality of Life. There is a real inadequacy in the recognition and the management of this pathology, too often considered as common by the patients. There is a strong need for better information of the women and to raise the awareness of first line health-care professionals that any dysmenorrhea and especially severe dysmenorrhea must be accurately assessed and managed with the available therapeutic means.
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- Hervé Fernandez
- AP-HP, Hôpital Bicêtre, GHU Sud, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 94276, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France; Inserm, Centre of Research in Epidemiology and Population Health (CESP), U1018, 94276, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France; University Paris Sud Orsay, 94276, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
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- IPSOS France, 35 rue du Val de Marne, 75628, Paris Cedex 13, France
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Sasamoto N, Yland J, Vitonis AF, Cramer DW, Titus LJ, De Vivo I, Missmer SA, Terry KL. Peripheral Blood Leukocyte Telomere Length and Endometriosis. Reprod Sci 2020; 27:1951-9. [PMID: 32578161 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-020-00214-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disease defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. While its etiology is largely unknown, accumulating evidence suggests that inflammation plays a major role. Our objective was to investigate the association between peripheral blood leukocyte telomere length (LTL) and endometriosis using data from two large population-based studies, the New England Case-Control Study (NEC; n = 877) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES; n = 2268). NEC control participants were identified through a combination of random digit dialing, drivers' license lists, and town resident lists. In NHANES, selection algorithms were used to identify a nationally representative sample. Blood samples and demographic, reproductive, and health-related information were available from both data sources. Endometriosis was defined as self-reported of physician-diagnosed endometriosis. LTL was measured using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Multivariable logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association between LTL and endometriosis. Shorter LTL was associated with greater odds of history of endometriosis. In NEC, women with the shortest LTL tertile compared with the longest had a 2.5-fold greater odds of endometriosis (ORT3/T1 = 2.56, 95% CI = 1.16-5.63; p value, test for linear trend = 0.02). The association was stronger among women who usually experienced moderate or severe menstrual pain (OR T3/T1 = 3.50, 95% CI = 1.12-10.97). In NHANES, the data suggested a similar but attenuated association (ORT3/T1 = 1.29, 95% CI = 0.85-1.96). The observed associations in NEC suggest that shorter LTL may be associated with greater odds of endometriosis. A better understanding of how LTL influences endometriosis risk could elucidate novel disease pathophysiology.
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Hesami S, Kavianpour M, Rashidi Nooshabadi M, Yousefi M, Lalooha F, Khadem Haghighian H. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial studying the effects of Turmeric in combination with mefenamic acid in patients with primary dysmenorrhoea. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2020; 50:101840. [PMID: 32585392 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM) is one of the common complaints in women. This study aimed to assess the effects of turmeric and mefenamic acid and a combination compared with placebo on PDM. This clinical trial was conducted on dormitory students with PDM. Subjects completed the visual analog scale (VAS) before randomization. One hundred twenty-eight patients, randomly assigned to one of following groups: Turmeric group (n=32), mefenamic acid group (n=32), turmeric and mefenamic acid group (n=32), and placebo group (n=32). Turmeric and mefenamic acid were administrated in 500mg and 250mg, respectively. Pain severity was assessed in the baseline and the end line by VAS. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. The combination of turmeric and mefenamic acid, dramatically, alleviated pain in comparison to other groups. Our results illustrated that combination of turmeric and mefenamic acid would be better in pain alleviation in PDM.
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- Sepideh Hesami
- Student Research Committee, School of Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran; Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran; Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran; Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran; Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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Oladosu FA, Tu FF, Garfield LB, Garrison EF, Steiner ND, Roth GE, Hellman KM. Low Serum Oxytocin Concentrations Are Associated with Painful Menstruation. Reprod Sci 2020; 27:668-674. [PMID: 32046441 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-019-00071-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Oxytocin-dependent mechanisms are hypothesized to contribute to painful menses, but clinical trials of oxytocin antagonists for dysmenorrhea have had divergent outcomes. In contrast, broader studies have shown that increased systemic oxytocin concentrations are associated with increased pain tolerance and improved psychosocial function. We sought to confirm whether increased serum oxytocin concentrations are associated with menstrual pain and other psychosocial factors. Women with a history of primary dysmenorrhea (n = 19), secondary dysmenorrhea (n = 12), and healthy controls (n = 15) completed pain and psychosocial questionnaires, provided a medical history, and rated their pain during the first 48 h of menses. Serum samples were collected during menses to measure oxytocin concentrations. Oxytocin was significantly lower in participants with a history of primary (704 ± 33 pg/mL; p < 0.001) or secondary (711 ± 66 pg/mL; p < 0.01) dysmenorrhea compared to healthy controls (967 ± 53 pg/mL). Menstrual pain over the past 3 months (r = -0.58; p < 0.001) and during the study visit (r = -0.45; p = 0.002) was negatively correlated with oxytocin concentrations. Pain catastrophizing (r = -0.39), pain behavior (r = -0.32), and pain interference (r = -0.31) were also negatively correlated with oxytocin levels (p's < 0.05). Oxytocin was not significantly correlated with psychosocial factors. Contrary to our hypothesis, women with a history of primary or secondary dysmenorrhea had lower oxytocin concentrations during menses when compared to healthy controls. Lower circulating oxytocin concentrations were also associated with worse menstrual pain and pain-related behavior. When considering the existing literature, low circulating oxytocin may be a sign of dysfunctional endogenous pain modulation.
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- Folabomi A Oladosu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NorthShore University HealthSystem and The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NorthShore University HealthSystem and The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NorthShore University HealthSystem and The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Evanston, IL, USA.
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Kapadi R, Elander J. Pain coping, pain acceptance and analgesic use as predictors of health-related quality of life among women with primary dysmenorrhea. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2019; 246:40-44. [PMID: 31931396 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Primary dysmenorrhea causes menstrual pain that affects women's quality of life (QoL) and analgesics are only moderately effective. Pain coping and pain acceptance influence QoL among people affected by other chronic pain conditions, so we examined pain coping, pain acceptance and analgesic use as predictors of QoL among women with primary dysmenorrhea. STUDY DESIGN 145 women with primary dysmenorrhea completed an online survey including the Menstrual Symptoms Questionnaire (MSQ), the Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ), the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ-8), questions about analgesic use, and the Short Form-12 (SF-12), a measure of physical and mental health-related QoL. RESULTS In multiple regression, pain acceptance predicted better physical and mental QoL, whereas pain coping did not predict mental or physical quality of life. Being married or cohabiting and menstrual pain that was less severe and shorter in duration predicted better physical QoL, and those effects were mediated by pain acceptance. Being older at the onset of painful periods predicted better mental QoL and that effect was also mediated by pain acceptance. More severe menstrual pain and congestive rather than spasmodic dysmenorrhea predicted worse mental QoL but those effects were not mediated by other factors. Analgesic use did not predict physical or mental QoL. CONCLUSIONS The results show the impact that menstrual pain has on women's quality of life, and suggest that initiatives to increase pain acceptance among women with menstrual pain are worthwhile. More research is needed to understand more fully the factors that influence health-related quality of life among women with menstrual pain.
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- Romaana Kapadi
- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby, UK
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- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby, UK.
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Samy A, Zaki SS, Metwally AA, Mahmoud DSE, Elzahaby IM, Amin AH, Eissa AI, Abbas AM, Hussein AH, Talaat B, Ali AS. The Effect of Zumba Exercise on Reducing Menstrual Pain in Young Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2019; 32:541-5. [PMID: 31195099 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To study the effectiveness of performing Zumba exercise on the severity and duration of pain in patients with primary dysmenorrhea. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTING Cairo University gynecology Hospital and Bahgat gym and fitness center. PARTICIPANTS Ninety-eight women diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. INTERVENTIONS Study participants were divided randomly into 2 equal groups: group I included women who engaged in Zumba exercise for 60 minutes twice weekly for 8 weeks, and group II was a control group with no intervention. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was the menstrual pain intensity measured using the visual analogue scale scores at 4 and 8 weeks after starting Zumba exercise. The secondary outcome was the difference in the duration of pain in both groups. RESULTS Both groups were homogeneous regarding the baseline demographic characteristics. The severity of primary dysmenorrhea at the beginning of the study was not significantly different between the 2 groups. Menstrual pain intensity was significantly decreased in the Zumba group after 4 and 8 weeks of Zumba compared with the control group (mean difference, -2.94 [95% confidence interval, -3.39 to -2.48] and -3.79 [95% confidence interval, -4.16 to -3.43], respectively; P = .001). Also, the duration of pain was shorter in the Zumba group compared with the control group at 8 weeks (4.92 ± 1.90 vs 9.10 ± 2.92 hours, respectively; P = .001). CONCLUSION The Zumba intervention can reduce the severity and duration of menstrual pain thus suggesting that regularly performing Zumba might be a possible complementary treatment for primary dysmenorrhea.
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Kim SD. Yoga for menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2019; 36:94-99. [PMID: 31383452 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the overall effect size of the impact of yoga on menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS Randomized controlled trials that were published in the English language until December 2018 in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library electronic databases were searched. The methodologies from 4 trials conducted on 230 participants with primary dysmenorrhea were included in this meta-analysis to compare the effects that performing a yoga program has on menstrual pain (n = 129) to the effects of not performing yoga (n = 101). RESULTS The overall effect size of the impact of a yoga program on menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea was high with a standardized mean difference of -2.09 (-3.99 to -0.19) (p = 0.031) among the effect sizes of the 4 trials (95% confidence interval). CONCLUSIONS Yoga is an effective intervention for alleviating menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
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- Sang-Dol Kim
- Department of Nursing, College of Health Science, Kangwon National University, 346 Hwangjo-gil, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do, 25949, Republic of Korea.
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Monday I, Anthony P, Olunu E, Otohinoyi D, Abiodun S, Owolabi A, Mobolaji B, Fakoya AOJ. Prevalence and Correlation between Diet and Dysmenorrhea among High School and College Students in Saint Vincent and Grenadines. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:920-924. [PMID: 30976334 PMCID: PMC6454168 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea occurs as one of the symptoms of menstruation. While not necessarily a condition that plagues every woman, it is known to cause significant distress. Absenteeism from school and work as well as general discomfort are some of its adverse effects. AIM: This study aims to investigate the effects of certain diets on the prevalence and severity of dysmenorrhea. METHODS: Questionnaires was given to 478 women ranging from ages 1-55. The survey was centred around the age of menarche, presence and incidence of dysmenorrhea as well as how it is related to certain diets. RESULTS: Majority of the participants (81.74%) belonged to the age groups of 11-15 and 16-20. 45.5% of the participants attested to dysmenorrhea at each menstrual cycle. statistical correlation between diet and dysmenorrhea was insignificant (p > 0.05). Consumption of caffeinated beverages correlated with dysmenorrhea (p < 0.05). Although not statistically significant (p > 0.05), the study reported dysmenorrhea in a large proportion of participants who consumed high quantities of sugars. CONCLUSION: No relationship was established between diet and the incidence and severity of dysmenorrhea amongst the sample screened in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. However, it appears that diet high in sugars might benefit from further research.
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- Ifure Monday
- School of Medicine, All Saints University, Roseau, Dominica
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- School of Medicine, All Saints University, Roseau, Dominica
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- School of Medicine, All Saints University, Roseau, Dominica
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Al-Matouq S, Al-Mutairi H, Al-Mutairi O, Abdulaziz F, Al-Basri D, Al-Enzi M, Al-Taiar A. Dysmenorrhea among high-school students and its associated factors in Kuwait. BMC Pediatr 2019; 19:80. [PMID: 30885151 PMCID: PMC6421654 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-019-1442-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Although dysmenorrhea is not a life-threatening condition, it can cause a substantial burden on individuals and communities. There is no data on the prevalence of dysmenorrhea in Kuwait. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of dysmenorrhea among female public high-school students in Kuwait and investigate factors associated with dysmenorrhea. Methods A cross-sectional study using multistage cluster sampling with probability proportional to size method was conducted on 763 twelfth grade female public high-school students (aged 16–21 years). We used face-to-face interview with a structured questionnaire to collect data on dysmenorrhea and presumed risk factors. Weight and height of the students were measured using appropriate weight and height scales in a standardized manner. The association between dysmenorrhea and potential risk factors was assessed using multiple logistic regression. Results The one-year prevalence of dysmenorrhea was found to be 85.6% (95%CI: 83.1–88.1%). Of the participants with dysmenorrhea, 26% visited a public or a private clinic for their pain and 4.1% were hospitalized for their menstrual pain. Furthermore, 58.2% of students with dysmenorrhea missed at least one school day and 13.9% missed at least one exam. Age of menarche (p-value = 0.005), regularity and flow of the menstrual period (p-value = 0.025, p-value = 0.009; respectively), and drinking coffee (p-value = 0.004) were significantly associated with dysmenorrhea in multivariable analysis. Conclusion Dysmenorrhea seems to be highly prevalent among female high-school students in Kuwait, resembling that of high-income countries. Because of the scale of the problem, utilizing school nurses to reassure and manage students with primary dysmenorrhea and referring suspected cases of secondary dysmenorrhea is recommended.
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- Sharefah Al-Matouq
- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait
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- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait
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- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait
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- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait
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- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait
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- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait
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- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Box: 24923, 13110, Safat, Kuwait.
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Yum KS, Kang SG, Han HJ. The effect of balance taping for prevention of menstrual pain in female middle school students. J Phys Ther Sci 2017; 29:813-818. [PMID: 28603351 PMCID: PMC5462678 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.29.813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The age at menarche in Korean women has been declining sharply. However, for the students who are just beginning to menstruate, taking pain medication might become a long-term habit continuing until adulthood. Therefore, this study investigated whether balance taping would be more helpful than medication in relieving the pain. [Subjects and Methods] Subjects of this study included 125 female students. The participants were assigned to the balance taping group, the control group, and the medication group. The medication group was given 1 dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen 500 mg) and the balance-taping group had taping applied, and the changes in pain were measured before the taping, as well as1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, and 24 hours after. The measurement was done two times for the repeatability of the result. [Results] The balance-taping group showed a difference in pain from 1 hour after the taping compared with the control group, and the pain was significantly reduced until 24 hours after the taping. The balance taping group showed a statistically significant difference in pain compared with the medication group from 4 hours after the taping, and it lasted until 24 hours after the taping. The results were similar in the second measurement as well. [Conclusion] Balance taping was shown to be effective in relieving menstrual pain. Balance taping could be an effective alternative to medication in relieving menstrual pain and distress.
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- Keun-Sang Yum
- Department of Family Medicine, The Catholic University of
Korea, Uijongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, The Catholic University of
Korea, St. Vincent’s Hospital,
Republic of Korea
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- Department of Alternative Medicine, Graduate School of
Alternative Medicine, Kyonggi University, Republic of Korea
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Weisberg E, McGeehan K, Hangan J, Fraser IS. Potentially effective therapy of heavy menstrual bleeding with an oestradiol-nomegestrol acetate oral contraceptive: a pilot study. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2017; 3:18. [PMID: 28405466 PMCID: PMC5385594 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-017-0130-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) exceeding 80 mL per cycle leads to considerable adverse impact on a woman's iron metabolism, incidence of iron deficiency and anaemia, as well as her functioning in society. The objective of the study is to determine the potential efficacy of a Monophasic oestradiol-17β-nomegestrol acetate (E2/Nomac) combined oral contraceptive pill on measured menstrual blood loss as a pilot study in 12 women with objectively demonstrated HMB (>80 mL per cycle). The pilot study aimed to recruit 20 women. METHOD Consented women completed the HMB questionnaire. The blood was taken for haemoglobin, transferrin, iron saturation, TIBC, serum iron and ferritin. Women were given verbal and written detailed instructions for MBL collection for three control cycles and four treatment cycles. RESULTS Forty-three women were enrolled, but 31 were ineligible and withdrawn (mainly for failure to meet eligibility criteria). Twelve women entered the treatment phase and commenced the E2/nomegestrol acetate (NOMAC) 24/4 combined pill treatment on the first day of their fourth cycle. All women with complete MBL measurements had >50% reduction in MBL on treatment (exact 95% confidence interval for proportion with MBL reduction >50%: 69 to 100%). The mean percent reduction in MBL between pretreatment and during treatment was 76.9%, and the median was 79% with a range of 53.7 to 100%. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study indicates that the E2/NOMAC COC will provide a useful potential option for treating HMB in women with FIGO classification AUB-E (primary endometrial causes) but requires a larger placebo-controlled study for confirmation.
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- Edith Weisberg
- Family Planning NSW, 328-336 Liverpool Road, Ashfield, Sydney, NSW 2131 Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Family Planning NSW, 328-336 Liverpool Road, Ashfield, Sydney, NSW 2131 Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Family Planning NSW, 328-336 Liverpool Road, Ashfield, Sydney, NSW 2131 Australia
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- University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Hoppenbrouwers K, Roelants M, Meuleman C, Rijkers A, Van Leeuwen K, Desoete A, D'Hooghe T. Characteristics of the menstrual cycle in 13-year-old Flemish girls and the impact of menstrual symptoms on social life. Eur J Pediatr 2016; 175:623-30. [PMID: 26670027 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-015-2681-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2015] [Revised: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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UNLABELLED This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle and their impact on social activities in young teenage girls. Between March and June 2009, all girls born in 1996 who were residents of eight regions in Flanders (Belgium) received a semi-structured questionnaire, including questions about the age of menarche, characteristics of the menstrual cycle, and its impact on social activities. Participants were 792 13-year-old girls (15.7 % of the target population). Out of 363 (47.2 % of participants) postmenarcheal girls, 41.6 % (95 % confidence interval (CI) 36.4-47.0 %) reported painful menstruations. The proportion of girls with painful menstrual periods decreased approximately 16 % with each year the age at menarche increased (relative risk (RR) = 0.84; 0.73-0.98; p < 0.05) and was positively correlated with the amount of blood loss (RR = 0.33; 0.16-0.67; p < 0.05 when little and 1.85; 1.49-2.31; p < 0.001 when abundant, compared to average). One in four (25.4 %) postmenarcheal girls indicated a negative impact of menstruation on social activities, but this proportion was significantly higher in girls who experienced menstruation as painful (41.3 %) compared to those who did not (14.2 %). CONCLUSION Early menstrual complaints are common in young adolescent girls and the likelihood of pain increased significantly with lower menarcheal age. What is Known? • Menstrual cycle-related symptoms may negatively interfere with school absence and social activities. • Early menarche and severe dysmenorrhea are correlated with endometriosis. What is New? • In this large population-based study on the characteristics of the menstrual cycle in young teenage girls at or shortly after menarche, painful menstruation was highly prevalent (41.7 %), but related school absenteeism was low (3.2 %). The likelihood of pain increased significantly with lower menarcheal age. • The findings support the need for a systematic evaluation of the characteristics of the menstrual cycle shortly after menarche.
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Aziato L, Dedey F, Clegg-Lamptey JNA. Dysmenorrhea Management and Coping among Students in Ghana: A Qualitative Exploration. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2015; 28:163-9. [PMID: 25823719 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2014.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE The study sought to gain an in-depth understanding of primary dysmenorrhea management and coping strategies for dysmenorrhea among adolescents and young adults who were in school. DESIGN The study adopted a qualitative exploratory approach using a descriptive phenomenology to explore the phenomenon of interest. SETTING The study was conducted in two educational institutions in Accra, Ghana: a Senior High School (SHS) and a University. PARTICIPANTS AND DATA COLLECTION Sixteen participants were purposively recruited (8 SHS and 8 University students) through snowball sampling. Individual interviews were conducted in English, audio-taped, transcribed and analysed using content analysis procedures. Informed consent was obtained from all participants and rigor was ensured through prolonged engagement and member checking. RESULTS Participants employed both pharmacologic (orthodox and herbal) and nonpharmacologic approaches such as warm compress, exercise, and water and diet therapy for their dysmenorrhea. Students' dysmenorrhea was managed at the school clinic and the hospital. Health professionals demonstrated negative attitudes towards dysmenorrhea management. Students coped with dysmenorrhea by planning activities before the onset of pain, receiving social and spiritual support, and developing a mind-set to bear pain. CONCLUSIONS Individualized approaches should be employed to enhance dysmenorrhea management. Health professionals should be educated on dysmenorrhea to improve their attitude and skills for dysmenorrhea management.
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- Lydia Aziato
- Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana
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The purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between the regions of menstrual pain and of myofascial pain syndrome, which is the main cause of musculoskeletal pain, as well as to examine the changes and relationships among the menstrual pain-related factors, which are pain level, pain area, activity, appetite, mood, and sleeping pattern. The subjects were 13 sufferers of musculoskeletal pain and 17 non-sufferers. Pain diary and pain chart systems were used for the measurement of menstrual pain-related factors and musculoskeletal pain. Data were analyzed using repeated ANOVA. The results show that there are significant differences between the two groups in pain level, activity, and mood during menstruation periods (P< 0.05). The area of musculoskeletal pain and menstrual pain were found to be the same.
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- Jang-Won Lee
- Department of Sports Health Medicine, College of Health Science, Jungwon University, Geosan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea
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- Department of Sports Health Management, College of Physical Education, University of Suwon, Hwaseong, Korea
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Kannan P, Chapple CM, Miller D, Claydon LS, Baxter GD. Menstrual pain and quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea: Rationale, design, and interventions of a randomized controlled trial of effects of a treadmill-based exercise intervention. Contemp Clin Trials 2015; 42:81-9. [PMID: 25839713 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2015.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2015] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Dysmenorrhea in the absence of pelvic abnormality is termed primary dysmenorrhea (PD). The health burden and social and economic costs of PD are high as it is reported to be the leading cause of recurrent absenteeism from school or work in adolescent girls and young adults. The belief that exercise works for relieving symptoms in women with PD is based on anecdotal evidence and non-experimental studies. There is very limited evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to support the use of exercise to reduce the intensity of menstrual pain. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise to reduce intensity of pain and improve quality of life in women with PD. We describe the study design of a single-blind (assessor), prospective, two-arm RCT, and the participant characteristics of the 70 women recruited in the age-group 18 to 43 years. The primary outcome of the study is pain intensity. The secondary outcomes of the study are quality of life, functional limitation, sleep, global improvement with treatment, and protocol adherence. The outcomes assessments are done at first menstrual period (baseline, Week 0), 2nd menstrual period (Week 4) and at two additional time points (Week 16 and Week 28) during the trial. The results of the study will provide physiotherapists, medical practitioners, and researchers as well as the women who have PD with new insights, knowledge, and evidence about the use of exercise to manage pain in women with PD.
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- Priya Kannan
- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, University of Otago, New Zealand.
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, University of Otago, New Zealand
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Dunedin School of Medicine, New Zealand
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- Department of Allied and Public Health, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, University of Otago, New Zealand
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Lim C, Park Y, Bae Y. The effect of the kinesio taping and spiral taping on menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome. J Phys Ther Sci 2013; 25:761-4. [PMID: 24259847 PMCID: PMC3820414 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2013] [Accepted: 02/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of Kinesio taping and spiral taping on menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome, to investigate the efficacy of the two types of taping as methods for alleviating menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects of this study were 34 unmarried women. The subjects were randomly divided into a Kinesio taping group, a spiral taping group and a control group. Subjects with a regular menstrual cycle underwent taping a total of six times; twice a week for about three weeks, starting from 14 days before menstruation and continuing until its end. Degrees of menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome were measured before the application of taping. [Results] The results revealed that Kinesio taping had significant effects on menstrual pain, while spiral taping was effective at alleviating both menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome. [Conclusion] Both taping methods before menstruation brought significant relief to menstrual pain, which suggests that spiral taping is an effective method of alleviating premenstrual symptoms.
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- Chaegil Lim
- Department of Physical Therapy, Gachon University
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