Yoga for menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Kim, Sang-Dol

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.06.006

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“…It was also found that among those with dysmenorrhea, about two-third had moderate dysmenorrhea and this was higher than previous studies conducted in Turkey and Mexico, where moderate dysmenorrhea accounts for less than 50% of the cases [21,28], although different scales were used to classify the severity of the symptoms. Clinical evidence demonstrates that CATs including exercise, yoga, heat, acupressure and home remedies such as oral ginger are effective in alleviating menstrual pain in women with dysmenorrhea [29][30][31]. The current study revealed that more than two-third and a little more than half of the students had used and were current users of CATs for the treatment of dysmenorrhea, respectively.…”

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“…Also, most of the students used CAT for dysmenorrhea due to its efficacy and safety. The efficacy of CATs have been affirmed in previous studies [29][30][31]34], however, there is paucity of data to describe their safety profile. In addition, availability and cost are less common reasons for the use of CATs and this indicate that those who have dysmenorrhea are more interested in relieving their menstrual pain than the cost or availability of the treatment.…”

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Use of complementary and alternative therapies for the treatment of dysmenorrhea among undergraduate pharmacy students in Malaysia: a cross sectional study

Abubakar

Zulkarnain

Samri

et al. 2020

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Dysmenorrhea is a common problem that affects female students’ quality of life and academic activities. Complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) are used for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. This study investigated the practices and perceptions of female undergraduate students with dysmenorrhea towards CATs. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted among undergraduate pharmacy students in a public university in Malaysia using a validated and pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. The study was conducted in November and December 2019. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests. Results Of the 318 female undergraduate students invited, 219 completed the questionnaire (response rate: 68.9%) with 52% aged between 21 and 23 years. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 72.1%, and the prevalence of ever-use and current use of CATs was 70.3 and 54.4%, respectively. Bed rest (71.5%), hot compress/heating pad (47.5%) and massage (43.0%) were the most common CATs used by the respondents. The most common reasons for using CAT were to reduce the need for analgesics (61.4%), efficacy (37.3%) and recommendation by others (32.9%). About 23 and 9% of the respondents believed that CATs were equally “effective” and “more effective” than analgesics, respectively. Reducing the need for analgesics (AOR: 4.066, 95% CI: 2.136–7.739) and those who agreed that CATs are effective (AOR: 2.701, 95% CI: 1.337–5.457) were independently associated with the current use CATs for the treatment of menstrual pain. Conclusion The prevalence of ever-use and current use of CATs is high among female undergraduate pharmacy students. Bed rest and heat applications are the most common CATs used. Reducing the need for analgesics and efficacy are the factors associated with the current use of CATs. Students should be educated about the safe and effective use of CATs to reduce adverse effects and improve their quality of life.

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Use of complementary and alternative therapies for the treatment of dysmenorrhea among undergraduate pharmacy students in Malaysia: a cross sectional study

Abubakar

Zulkarnain

Samri

et al. 2020

BMC Complement Med Ther

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“…However, this also demonstrates that seeking professional help is not enough. In the last decade, several authors have noted the need to further study both the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of menstrual pain [ 10 , 11 , 35 ], especially considering that 18% of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatments are ineffective for dysmenorrhea, the primary treatment for this condition [ 36 ]. There is increasing evidence of the efficacy of non-pharmacological methods for dysmenorrhea, such as aerobic exercise, yoga, taping and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation [ 20 , 21 , 37 , 38 , 39 ].…”

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Interference and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on the Life of Spanish Nursing Students

Abreu-Sánchez

Ruiz‐Castillo

Onieva-Zafra

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Dysmenorrhea is a cause of absenteeism in universities which, in the context of nursing studies, may affect mandatory attendance. Moreover, presenteeism is associated with medication errors, patient falls, and a reduced quality of patient care. This study sought to identify the degree of interference of dysmenorrhea on daily life and its impact on academic performance among Spanish nursing students, and to explore the reasons for presenteeism. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 261 nursing students. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The chi square tests, chi-square linear trend, Student’s t-test, one-way analysis of variance of polynomial contrasts, and post hoc tests for the bi-variate analysis were used to compare the participants’ responses regarding their type of dysmenorrhea and pain intensity. In addition, a multivariate regression was performed to predict absenteeism. The answers to the open questions were analyzed using thematic content analysis techniques. We observed 62.8% of absenteeism and 92.7% of presenteeism due to dysmenorrhea. Absenteeism was observed to be 3.079 (confidence interval (CI): 95%1.724–5.499; p < 0.001) times more likely among women with severe menstrual pain, 2.513 (CI 95%1.314–4.807; p = 0.005) times more in those suffering from menstrual nausea and 1.936 (CI 95%1.098–3.411; p = 0.022) times more frequent in those suffering from diarrhea. The reasons for presenteeism were grouped into five categories: the pain was bearable, it is not a reason to be absent, others don’t consider it a reason to be absent, responsibility and guilt, and academic consequences. Dysmenorrhea can have a significant impact on academic performance. The concern among students about the academic repercussions and even feelings of guilt and incomprehension from others leads to high rates of presenteeism with potentially negative consequences for patient care.

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“…Additionally, there is growing evidence of the beneficial effects of non-pharmacological management of primary dysmenorrhea such as local heat, exercise and acupressure [ 24 , 25 , 26 ]. This approach is increasingly prevalent due to the absence of any harmful side effects, the ease of this type of self-care and the fact that some 18% of women with dysmenorrhea are resistant to NSAIDs [ 24 , 27 ].…”

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Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea among University Students in the South of Spain and Family Influence

Parra-Fernández

Onieva-Zafra

Abreu-Sánchez

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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The present study analyses the management of primary dysmenorrhea by university students in the south of Spain. In this cross-sectional observational study, 224 women participated, using an ad hoc self-report questionnaire about menstrual pain and self-care and including sociodemographic and gynecological variables. Some 76.8% of participants consumed analgesics and the majority self-medicated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) without consulting a health professional, with a correlation between pain intensity and the number of pills ingested during menstruation (r = 0.151, p < 0.05). The higher proportion of women who found their analgesia effective were those who took medication after being prescribed by a health care provider (60.8%) compared to those who self-medicated (40%; p < 0.01). Only 43.8% employed non-pharmaceutical methods, most commonly antalgic positions, massages and local heat. These choices were not related to the intensity of menstrual pain nor with the severity of the dysmenorrhea, nor did these most common methods prove to be the most effective. However, a higher percentage of women using non-pharmacological methods was identified in women with family members suffering from dysmenorrhea (73.2%) compared to those without (60%; p = 0.040), which may indicate that the choice of remedies is more related to learning self-care in the family context. This study identifies the need for education on self-care and management of menstrual pain.

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Yoga for menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Cited by 43 publications

References 19 publications

Use of complementary and alternative therapies for the treatment of dysmenorrhea among undergraduate pharmacy students in Malaysia: a cross sectional study

Use of complementary and alternative therapies for the treatment of dysmenorrhea among undergraduate pharmacy students in Malaysia: a cross sectional study

Interference and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on the Life of Spanish Nursing Students

Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea among University Students in the South of Spain and Family Influence

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