Assessment of quality of life and effect of non-pharmacological management in dysmenorrhea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dysmenorrhea refers to a cyclical lower abdomen or pelvic discomfortthat commonly radiates to the back or thighs. It has a significant influence on women's quality of life (QOL), social duties, and career roles. As pain relief without or with minimal use of medication is a primary health care target, usage of non-pharmacological measures is the most prominent way of managing dysmenorrhea. In this study, we explored the quality of life and the importance of non-pharmacological treatment of dysmenorrhea.

Materials & methods

A prospective, cross-sectional, and interventional study was conducted on general residents of India for six months. Women who gave consent to participate in the study and were suffering from primary dysmenorrhea were included in the study. All r

SUBMITTER: Unnisa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486665 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature