Comparative effectiveness of exercise interventions for primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise is increasingly being promoted as an effective treatment for primary dysmenorrhea (PD). This study aims to conduct a comprehensive network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials to identify the optimal types and dosages of exercise for managing PD in women.

Methods

Adhering to PRISMA-NMA guidelines, we systematically reviewed RCTs from the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase databases up to May 23, 2024. Data analysis was performed using 'GEMTC' and 'BUGSnet' packages within a Bayesian framework in R and a hierarchy of exercise treatments was also calculated using surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) values. Subgroup analyses were conducted to identify the most effective exercise regimens, including duration, fr

SUBMITTER: Zheng Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569607 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature