Health Condition 1: N944- Primary dysmenorrhea
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient fulfilling any of the following diagnostic criteria will be selected for the study. 1. Pain in the lower abdomen which begins one or two days before menstruation or with the onset of menstruation and lasting for few hours or one to two days. 2. Pain in the lower abdomen and suprapubic region, radiating to medial aspect of the thighs and lower back. 3 .Painful menstruation also associated with symptoms like headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and constipation. 4 .Age between 16 to 30 years 5. Married or unmarried females 6.History of painful menstruation for at least 3 consecutive cycles 7.Patients with regular menstrual cycles (21 to 35 days)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Cases of secondary dysmenorrhea with pelvic pathology – Fibroid uterus, endometriosis, Adenomyosis, AUB, PID, Ovarian cyst, cervicitis. 2. Patients with Congenital anomalies of Reproductive tract 3.Patients with systemic diseases like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Anaemia 4.Patients on Hormonal therapy, contraception and Intra uterine contraceptive device. 5.Endocrinal disorders like thyroid abnormalities and PCOS 6.Surgical and Malignant conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain criteria will be assessed using VAS grading. a)Intensity of pain b)Site of pain c)Pain associated with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, constipation & fatigue. d)Duration of pain e)Nature of pain Timepoint: 4th day of each menstrual cycle for 3 consecutive cycles. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| a) Intensity of pain: VAS Scale: Mild / Moderate / Severe b) Site of pain: Lower abdomen & suprapubic region Lower back c) Associated symptoms: Headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and constipation. d) Duration of pain: Upto 24 hours/ 24 to 48 hours/ 48 to 72 hours. e) Nature of pain: Dull / Colicky / Spasmodic Timepoint: For 1 cycle on the 4th day of menstrual cycle after treatment. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Alvas Ayurveda Medical College , Moodbidri