Prevalance of Primary Dysmenorrhea in Women Practicing vs Non - Practicing Yoga

Megha Garg, Pooja Sharma, Nitesh Malhotra, Kshitija Bansal, Irshad Ahamad
In: International Journal of convergence in healthcare · 2023 · vol. 3 · doi:10.55487/ijcih.v3i1.135 · W4360777093
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This study found that women who practice yoga reported lower prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea compared to women who do not practice yoga.

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This study investigated the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea among 150 women aged 18 to 30, comparing those who practice yoga with those who do not. The researchers collected demographic data and menstrual symptoms through surveys after obtaining informed consent from participants at a specific institute in Faridabad. Results indicated a higher level of primary dysmenorrhea in non-practicing women compared to yoga practitioners, suggesting that yoga is effective in decreasing these symptoms. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically, it defines primary dysmenorrhea by explicitly excluding cases caused by endometriosis, thereby establishing a clear differential diagnostic context for the condition.

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Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring just before or duringmenstruation, in the absence of other diseases such as endometriosis. Women with primary dysmenorrheahave increased production of endometrial prostaglandin, resulting in increased uterine tone and stronger, morefrequent uterine contractions. The objective is to ascertain the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea in womenpracticing and non-practicing yoga. Each participant was made aware about the aims and objectives of thestudy. After signing of the consent form, a brief description of the complete procedure was explained to thesubjects. Preliminary data about demographics and involvement in yoga practice was collected. Further thequestions regarding menstrual cycle and symptoms of dysmenorrhea were asked to the participants. A totalof 150 participants falling in age group 18-30 were recruited in the study from Manav Rachna InternationalInstitute of Research and Studies, NAVDHA yoga classes (Faridabad). The results shows that there is high levelof primary dysmenorrhea in non-practicing yoga women then to yoga Practicing women. Yoga is effective indecreasing primary dysmenorrhea among the women of reproductive age.
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Prevalance of Primary Dysmenorrhea in Women Practicing vs Non - Practicing Yoga DOI: https://doi.org/10.55487/ijcih.v3i1.135Keywords: Prevalence, primary dysmenorrhea, Yoga Practice.Abstract Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring just before or during menstruation, in the absence of other diseases such as endometriosis. Women with primary dysmenorrhea have increased production of endometrial prostaglandin, resulting in increased uterine tone and stronger, more frequent uterine contractions. The objective is to ascertain the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea in women practicing and non-practicing yoga. Each participant was made aware about the aims and objectives of the study. After signing of the consent form, a brief description of the complete procedure was explained to the subjects. Preliminary data about demographics and involvement in yoga practice was collected. Further the questions regarding menstrual cycle and symptoms of dysmenorrhea were asked to the participants. A total of 150 participants falling in age group 18-30 were recruited in the study from Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, NAVDHA yoga classes (Faridabad). The results shows that there is high level of primary dysmenorrhea in non-practicing yoga women then to yoga Practicing women. Yoga is effective in decreasing primary dysmenorrhea among the women of reproductive age.

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