Behavioral treatments of primary dysmenorrhea: A review

Denney, Douglas R.; Gerrard, Meg

doi:10.1016/0005-7967(81)90051-6

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“…This is consistent with the involvement of vascular engorgement in producing symptoms of dysmenorrhea, and with the view that thermal biofeedback has greater effects on the vascular system than AT. Literature reviews of nondrug treatments for dysmenorrhea indicate that SD is an effective treatment, though its exact mechanism of action is unclear (Denney & Gerrard, 1981;Lewis, Wasserman, Denney & Gerrard, 1983). Two alternate hypotheses suggest that it may act directly on the pain sensation or may indirectly affect it by reducing tension that might exacerbate it (Denney & Gerrard, 1981).…”

Section: Dysmenorrheamentioning

confidence: 99%

Stress management techniques: Are they all equivalent, or do they have specific effects?

Lehrer

Carr

Sargunaraj

et al. 1994

Biofeedback and Self-Regulation

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This article evaluates the hypothesis that various stress management techniques have specific effects. Studies comparing various techniques are reviewed, as well as previous literature reviews evaluating the effects of individual techniques. There is evidence that cognitively oriented methods have specific cognitive effects, that specific autonomic effects result from autonomically oriented methods, and that specific muscular effects are produced by muscularly oriented methods. Muscle relaxation and/or EMG biofeedback have greater muscular effects and smaller autonomic effects than finger temperature biofeedback and/or autogenic training. EMG biofeedback produces greater effects on particular muscular groups than progressive relaxation, and thermal biofeedback has greater finger temperature effects than autogenic training. Disorders with a predominant muscular component (e.g., tension headaches) are treated more effectively by muscularly oriented methods, while disorders in which autonomic dysfunction predominates (e.g., hypertension, migraine headaches) are more effectively treated by techniques with a strong autonomic component. Anxiety and phobias tend to be most effectively treated by methods with both strong cognitive and behavioral components.

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Section: Dysmenorrheamentioning

confidence: 99%

Stress management techniques: Are they all equivalent, or do they have specific effects?

Lehrer

Carr

Sargunaraj

et al. 1994

Biofeedback and Self-Regulation

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“…Several randomized, placebo-controlled studies have demonstrated that patients with presumed primary dysmenorrhea typically start their treatment with nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), which function as COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors ( 13 ). This in turn reduces the levels of prostaglandins and ceases tissue ischemia in the pelvic region ( 19 ). Transvaginal rings and patches reduce dysmenorrhea hence act as effective treatments for primary dysmenorrhea ( 20 ).…”

Section: Approaches For Treating Dysmenorrheamentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of dysmenorrhea through yoga: A narrative review

2023

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Menstrual pain also known as dysmenorrhea is one of the most common and underrated gynecological disorders affecting menstruating women. Although the symptoms and impact might vary greatly, it is defined by cramps in the lower abdomen and pain that radiates to lower back and thighs. In some cases it is also accompanied by nausea, loose stool, dizziness etc. A primary narrative review was conducted on the impact of yoga on dysmenorrhea experienced by women. The English-language literature published until 2022 was searched across databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar and Scopus. “Yoga” and “menstrual pain” OR “dysmenorrhea” were used as keywords for the search across several databases. A total of 816 title searches were obtained across all the database searches. This review article included 10 studies based on the selection criteria. The studies examined the impact of a varied set of 39 asanas, 5 pranayamas and Yoga nidra on dysmenorrhea. The studies demonstrated a significant relief in dysmenorrhea among those who practiced Yoga (asanas/pranayama/yoga nidra) with improved pain tolerance and reduced stress levels. Regulating the stress pathways through yoga was found to be a key in regulating hormonal balance and reduction in dysmenorrhea.

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“…The nonpharmacologic treatment of PD includes acupuncture (AP), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and psychotherapy [5][6][7][8].…”

Section: Efficacité D'un Traitement Par Acupuncture Au Cours Des Dysmmentioning

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Efficacy of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea

Habek

Habek²,

Bobić-Vuković³

et al. 2003

Gynäkol Geburtshilfliche Rundsch

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acupuncture (AP) in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea (PD). Methods: A clinical prospective, placebo-controlled trial included 57 women with PD. Of these, 30 were treated with manual AP points: Du 20 (Baihui), bilateral Li 4 (Hegu), Ren 3 (Zhongji), Ren 4 (Guanyuan), Ren 6 (Qihai), bilateral Gb 34 (Yanglingquan), bilateral Ub 23 (Shenshu), bilateral Lp 6 (Sanyinjao) and auriculoacupuncture points (Shenmen); 27 women were treated with placebo AP. AP treatments were considered successful if PD did not occur any more, medication of PD became unnecessary or PD symptoms did not occur for 2 years after the AP treatment. Results: The occurrence of PD in nulliparae was statistically relevant (p < 0.001). Statistically relevant was also the decrease in medication in women to whom AP had been applied (p < 0.0001), which was not the case in the placebo group (p > 0.5). Conclusions: The success rate of AP for the treatment of PD symptoms within 1 year after the AP treatment is 93.3% in the first group and 3.7% in the placebo group.

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Behavioral treatments of primary dysmenorrhea: A review

Cited by 21 publications

References 23 publications

Stress management techniques: Are they all equivalent, or do they have specific effects?

Stress management techniques: Are they all equivalent, or do they have specific effects?

Management of dysmenorrhea through yoga: A narrative review

Efficacy of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea

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