Effects of Stretching and Sling Exercise on Pelvic Correction and Dysmenorrhea in University Students

Yoo, Kyung Tae; Kim, Sohee; Oh, Seung In; Moon, Byeongseon; Ryu, Je Ju

doi:10.5958/0974-360x.2017.00714.4

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“…This element, along with the increased functionality, is thought to help the primary dysmenorrheaaffected women's quality of life. Because the pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea worsens during menstruation as a result of stress and hormonal changes, it is important to find out whether PFM exercises minimize pain during the menstrual cycle in nulliparous women as well as their effects on the women's quality of life [28][29][30][31][32] .…”

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Dysmenorrhea and perceived stress in the adolescent girls: Potential role of relaxation techniques

Veena¹,

Rajan²

2022

Int. J. Obstetrics Gynaecological Nurs.

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The most common gynecologic issue affecting women, particularly teenage girls, is dysmenorrhea, which is characterized by painful menstruation. Dysmenorrhea can cause varying degrees of pain and discomfort, from minor inconvenience to serious restrictions on daily activities. Additionally, a lower quality of life is connected to it. It is estimated that 15% of female adolescents have significant discomfort, which has a negative effect on their quality of life. The adolescent girls spoke of various symptoms, such as sleep issues, low quality of life, anxiety, losing their appetite, migraines, and affects on general health status, in addition to painful menstruation. Numerous complementary therapies, such as oil massage, pelvic floor exercises, and relaxation methods, may help to alleviate the discomfort. Essential oils, which are aromatics made from extracted plants, are used in aromatherapy to enhance one's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It appears that research has shown that exercising can reduce menstrual cramps. Pelvic floor exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles by tightening and relaxing them. These exercises are crucial to pelvic floor muscle recovery. Relaxation methods enhance daily life, strengthen the immune system, and lessen depression. Additionally, they are effective in reducing tension and anxiety. Therefore, it is thought that they contribute to people's psychological well-being. Relaxation therapy is one non-pharmacological therapeutic option that may minimize menstrual discomfort. This review study led us to conclude that regular use of the Jacobson relaxation technique, pelvic floor exercises, and oil massage may help to reduce the pain caused by dysmenorrhea.

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Section: Vasmentioning

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Dysmenorrhea and perceived stress in the adolescent girls: Potential role of relaxation techniques

Veena¹,

Rajan²

2022

Int. J. Obstetrics Gynaecological Nurs.

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“…8 This may explain why current menstrual health interventions with university students predominantly target reductions in menstrual pain or irregular menstruation. [9][10][11][12] In Australia and abroad, there has also been a rise in anecdotal evidence of 'period poverty' -a term describing how menstruating individuals may lack access to menstrual materials (menstrual products) to manage menstruation due to socioeconomic disadvantage. [13][14][15] In response to widespread advocacy and campaigning, the Scottish Government has provided free menstrual products in all schools, colleges and universities since 2018.…”

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“…8 This may explain why current menstrual health interventions with university students predominantly target reductions in menstrual pain or irregular menstruation. 9–12…”

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Confidence to manage menstruation among university students in Australia: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey

Munro

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Hunter

et al. 2022

Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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Objectives: There has been increased attention to university students’ experiences of menstrual disorders, and access to menstrual products, in high-income countries. Less attention has been directed to other aspects of their menstrual experience, including confidence for menstrual management. This study aimed to understand the factors affecting university students’ confidence to manage menstruation at university. Methods: An online survey was completed by 410 participants (age range: 16–46 years, mean = 20.1 years) who menstruate and study at an Australian university. Participants reported demographic characteristics, confidence to manage menstruation at university, and personal, physical and environmental factors. A Mann–Whitney U-test analysed differences in confidence between groups of students. Pearson’s correlation coefficient and bivariate linear regressions determined associations between factors and confidence. Statistically significant associations were inputted into a multiple linear regression model. P-values less than 0.05 were considered significant. Results: A minority of students (16.2%) felt completely confident to manage their menstruation at university. Menstrual knowledge, positive perceptions of menstruation and comfort to discuss menstruation with others positively predicted confidence. Physical menstrual symptoms, negative perceptions of menstruation, perceived stigma and using a menstrual cup or period underwear predicted lower confidence. In multiple regression, private and clean and sanitary university bathroom facilities, changing menstrual products at university, perceived stigma and negative perceptions of menstruation remained significant predictors. Conclusion: Most students did not have complete confidence to manage their menstruation at university. Several personal, physical and environmental factors were related to students’ confidence to manage menstruation. Assessment of these factors in future research with university students is recommended to enable a comprehensive understanding of their menstrual needs, and inform interventions aimed at improving their menstrual management confidence at university.

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Effectiveness of functional exercises on pain and sleep quality in patients with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial

Kırmızıgil

Demiralp

2020

Arch Gynecol Obstet

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Effects of Stretching and Sling Exercise on Pelvic Correction and Dysmenorrhea in University Students

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Dysmenorrhea and perceived stress in the adolescent girls: Potential role of relaxation techniques

Dysmenorrhea and perceived stress in the adolescent girls: Potential role of relaxation techniques

Confidence to manage menstruation among university students in Australia: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey

Effectiveness of functional exercises on pain and sleep quality in patients with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial

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