Specific interventions effectively decrease the symptoms of dysmenorrhea
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SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
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Multiple systematic reviews, clinical trials, and meta-analyses demonstrate that both pharmacological treatments (such as NSAIDs) and non-pharmacological interventions (including exercise, ginger, physiotherapy, and massage) effectively decrease the symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
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What we know about primary dysmenorrhea today: a critical review
2015 · cited by 1,003
States that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are effective first-line therapy for relieving menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea.
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Primary Dysmenorrhea: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Updates
2022 · cited by 264
Highlights that treatments like NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives, and non-pharmacological aids improve the quality of life and manage symptoms.
Primary Dysmenorrhea: Assessment and Treatment
2020 · cited by 204
Indicates that pharmacological treatments like NSAIDs and alternative options effectively treat primary dysmenorrhea.
Prevalence, risk factors, and management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among young females
2021 · cited by 158
Demonstrates that commonly used medications such as mefenamic acid and ibuprofen significantly reduce dysmenorrhea pain scores.
An update and systematic review on the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
2019 · cited by 130
Finds that both drug therapies and complementary medicine effectively suppress pain by reducing prostaglandin levels.
Clinical trials on pain lowering effect of ginger: A narrative review
2020 · cited by 121
Suggests that oral ginger has a promising pain-reducing effect in the management of primary dysmenorrhea.
Therapeutic Exercise in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2019 · cited by 116
Concludes from meta-analyses that therapeutic exercise significantly decreases both the intensity and duration of pain.
Efficacy of Physiotherapy Treatment in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2021 · cited by 111
Shows that physiotherapy techniques provide a clinically significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity.
Efficacy of Ginger for Alleviating the Symptoms of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
2015 · cited by 102
Provides meta-analytic evidence that ginger significantly reduces pain visual analogue scores in primary dysmenorrhea.
Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Interferential Current in Primary Dysmenorrhea
2007 · cited by 92
Demonstrates that physical modalities like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation effectively reduce menstrual pain.
The Effect of Aromatherapy Abdominal Massage on Alleviating Menstrual Pain in Nursing Students: A Prospective Randomized Cross-Over Study
2013 · cited by 86
Finds that aromatherapy abdominal massage significantly lowers the level and duration of menstrual pain.