Primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Moderate to severe primary dysmenorrhea (score above 4 based on visual pain scale) Being Single Being at reproductive ages (18 to 35 years) Student of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of secondary dysmenorrhea and its underlying factors such as history of endometriosis, adenomyosis, subacute endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, copper intrauterine devices, ovarian cysts, congenital pelvic malformations and cervical stenosis based on individual statement Concurrent use of corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, anti-TB, anti-hypertension, which interfere with the absorption of vitamin D. Use vitamin D or calcium supplements Probability of graduation during the follow-up period History of known mental illness based on individual statement Drug addiction based on self disclosure
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of dysmenorrhea pain. Timepoint: Before, Immediately, 1, 3, 6 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of dysmenorrhea pain. Timepoint: Before, immediately, 1, 3 and 6 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Individual report of pain duration by day.;Need to use pain killer. Timepoint: Before, immediately, 1, 3 and 6 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Individual report of need to use pain killer.;Menstrual distress. Timepoint: Before, immediately, 1, 3 and 6 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Moos questionnaire of menstrual distress. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Qazvin University of Medical Sciences