Primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhoea
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, 10 mg, along with 325 mg acetaminophen. At the onset of menstrual pain, one 10 mg nifedipine tablet should be taken with one 3
Sponsors
Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women who are between 18 and 35 years old or in reproductive age. Women who have primary dysmenorrhea according to vas score and diagnosed by a clinical specialist. Have regular menstrual cycles with intervals of 21 to 35 days.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Be pregnant. Have heavy bleeding during menstruation. Suffering from a known chronic disease (including Migraines, Seizures, Hypertension, Diabetes, Liver and Kidney diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers, Psychiatric disorders). Having itching, burning or abnormal secretions. Have a history of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Myoma or Tumor. Taking other painkillers within 48 hours before the start of the studied cycle or while taking the prescribed medicine.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Crampy pain before or during menstruation. Timepoint: Before, First, Second and Third months after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life or the patient's overall understanding of her health, physical and social functioning, physical, mental and emotional health, vitality and vital energy. Timepoint: Before, First, Second and Third months after intervention. Method of measurement: sf-12 questionnaire.;Physical ?Activity in terms of metabolic energy consumption. Timepoint: Before, First, Second and Third months after intervention. Method of measurement: International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFarnaz Rezaei
Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed