primary dysmenorrhea
Conditions
Interventions
oral zinc sulphate
lactose
Sponsors
Orakwe Chukwudumebi Somto
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. young women between the ages of 18-35 years 2. young women who have regular menses (28 + or - 7days) 3. A history of dysmenorrhea for at least 1 day per month i.e. lower abdominal or pelvic pain which occurs for 8- 72hours and is usually associated with the onset of menstrual flow and history of initial onset of dysmenorrhoea 6-12 months after menarche 4. The ability to score pain using a 10cm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Secondary dysmenorrhea 2. A history of chronic or systemic disease 3. A history of adverse reactions to zinc. 4. Who use hormonal medications or contraceptives 5. Those who refuse to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean pain scores measured over the three cycles using the visual analogue scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The frequency of nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, anosmia, metallic taste, use of additional analgesics and the frequency of allergic reactions. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactChukwudumebi Orakwe
Senior registrar
Outcome results
None listed