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This research wasdesigned to provide a visual analysis of the current status, hotspots, and trends of global acupuncture for dysmenorrhea over the past 2 decades. The literature about acupuncture for dysmenorrhea from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Cite Space (5.6.R3) was used to analyze the volume of publications, journals, authors, cited journals, cited authors, countries, cited references, institutions, and keywords by using standard bibliometric measures. The most productive countries and institutions in this area were China (79) and BeijingUniversity of Chinese Medicine (24). The Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine was the most published journal (29) and also had the highest number of citations (80). The article by Woo HL (2018) (number of citations: 13) and the article by (centrality: 0.38) were the most representative references. JiangZhu (17) was the most productive author and Dawood MY (47) was the top cited author. The number one keyword in terms of frequency and centrality was 'primary dysmenorrhea", and the leading hotspot from 2002 to 2022 was "Functional connectivity". The three forefront topics were "prevalence", "impact"and "point'. This research is thefirst bibliometric analysis of the current situation and new trends about acupuncture for dysmenorrhea in the past 20 years using CiteSpace. It offered some information on acupuncture for dysmenorrhea and valuable information for researchers to identify prospective collaborators, partner institutions, popular topics, and research frontiers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: The most typical gynecological issue affecting women is dysmenorrhea, which is characterized by lower abdominal cramping that happens either before or during menstruation. Nearly half of women who experience dysmenorrhea skip work or school at least once each cycle. In the north-eastern region of India, the prevalence of dysmenorrhea has not yet been thoroughly examined. Dysmenorrhea affects 16.8 to 81% of women, according to the WHO. Aims/Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and the factors asssicated with it among female students. We also looked for correlations between the intensity and duration of the menstrual period and its association with socio-demographic data and menstrual characteristics. Methods and Materials: In 2022, 202 healthy females between the ages of 18 and 26 who were selected through purposive sampling technique from the female hostel, Sikkim, for the study. To gather pertinent information, standardized selfreporting questionnaires were used. The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (VAS) was used to measure the severity of the pain and a five-point menstrual symptoms scale was used to measure the duration of the symptoms. SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the data. Results: The findings indicated that dysmenorrhea was 77% prevalent. Additionally, it was discovered that there were more students with dysmenorrhea in the 18-23 year age group than in any other, but this difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05) across all age groups. Back pain and abdominal pain both showed a significant positive connection between pain severity and the length of menstrual symptoms (P <0.001 and P <0.05, respectively). Both the age at which dysmenorrhea first appeared (P< 0.001) and the use of antidysmenorrhea medication (P< 0.001) were associated to the condition. Conclusion: Female students in the research area had a significant prevalence of dysmenorrhea. Younger age, prolonged menstrual flow, age of onset of dysmenorrhea, and usage of painkillers were associated with dysmenorrhea. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Pain associated with menstruation is known as dysmenorrhoea. At least 50% of girls and women who menstruate have some pain for one or two days associated with menstruation each month, regardless of age or race. Treatment is generally supportive, providing symptomatic relief. Patients with primary dysmenorrhoea may only require reassurance and simple analgesics, while those with secondary dysmenorrhoea require referral to the doctor for identification and treatment of the underlying problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Primary dysmenorrhoea, described as period pain in the absence of identifiable pelvic pathology, is the most common gynaecological condition worldwide. It has a significant impact on quality of life and contributes to difficulties in educational attainment, work productivity and gender inequality. Symptoms can be normalised and self-medication or self-help techniques are commonplace. The mainstay of management currently is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and combined hormonal contraceptive pills. However, this may prove inadequate for up to a quarter of women and there is a growing body of evidence to support an individualised multifaceted approach including lifestyle modifications, non-pharmacological and pharmacological agents. Surgery may have a role in severe refractory cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Primary dysmenorrhea represents one of the most common causes of pelvic and low back pain. Pharmacological treatment can present some side effects, and non-pharmacological treatments should be considered to improve the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of manual therapy (MT), pelvic floor exercises (PFE), and their combination (MT + PFE) to improve clinical outcomes and pain sensitivity in women with primary dysmenorrhea. A prospective observational study was conducted. Thirty females (age 25.0 ± 6.1 y) with history of primary dysmenorrhea participated to 8 sessions of 60 min of either MT, PFE or MT + PFE, twice per week. They participated to the different treatments according to the different services offered by the school of physiotherapy. A 0–10 numeric rating scale (NRS) was administered to assess subjective pain, while short-form 36 (SF-36) was used to evaluate quality of life. The pressure pain threshold (PPT) was assessed with a portable algometer on different pelvic and lumbar areas. Independently from the treatment, significant improvements were reported for general pain NRS (p < 0.001; pη2 = 0.511), as well as most the domains of the SF-36, although the general health domain did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.613; pη2 = 0.010). PPT revealed a general improvement in all tested body areas, although on the quadratus lumborum, the PFE treatment did not induce a significant improvement compared to the MT and MT + PFE protocols (p = 0.039). These findings highlight the importance of proposing physiotherapy treatments to females with primary dysmenorrhea to improve symptoms, with manual therapy combined with active pelvic floor exercise providing the best outcomes including an improvement of lumbar pain thresholds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD), painful menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology, is a common gynecological condition that affects between 45 and 95% of menstruating women.1 Among the parameters as- sociated with PD, body composition, core stability, flexibility, balance and psychological problems are prominent.2,3 The high incidence of PD in female athletes4 has led to the need for more comprehensive investigation of these parameters that may affect PD in these athletes. Objectives: To compare body composition, core stability, flexibility, balance and psychological state in female ath- letes with and without PD. Study design: A case-control study. Methods: Nineteen athletes with PD (PD group, age=20 (19-23) years) and 17 athletes without PD (control group, age=21 (18-24) years) were included. Body composition with Tanita BC601 device, core stability with McGill-trunk endurance tests and Sahrmann test, flexibility with sit-and-reach test, balance with Y-balance test and psychological state with Athletic Psychological Skills Inventory were evaluated on days off menstruation. Results: The branches of athletes in the PD group were volleyball (n=17), rugby (n=1) and swimming (n=1). The branches of athletes in the control group were volleyball (n=11), basketball (n=4) and swimming (n=2). Daily training time of PD and control groups were 60 (30-120) min and 60 (30-120) min, respectively. The pain intensity of PD group was 7.3(4.4- 10) cm. Waist-hip ratio (p=0.06) in PD group were higher than control group. Trunk flexor (p=0.029), extensor (p=0.015), right (p=0.001) and left lateral flexor endurance (p=0.018), Sahrmann (p<0.001) and sit-and-reach scores (p=0.004) were lower in PD group than control group. There were no differences in other parameters between groups (p>0.05). Conclusions: While waist-hip ratio was higher in athletes with PD than athletes without PD; core stability and flexibility were lower. These parameters related to sports performance should be considered in management of female athletes with PD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using local language improves the quality of healthcare and patient safety but little has been done to understand and use local language in naming and defining conditions such as dysmenorrhea. Many indigenous African women value their language especially when communicating about women's health. In this exploratory study, we wanted to understand the local language used to construct and conceptualize dysmenorrhea and highlight the importance of local language when healthcare practitioners engage with women experiencing dysmenorrhea guided by Africana Womanism Theory. Data were collected from 15 Black indigenous women using a Lekgotla discussion group and in-depth interviews. Data were thematically analyzed. Participants described how local language is important in naming and seeking healthcare. Drawing from their descriptions three themes emerged: (1) Self-naming and self-defining dysmenorrhea using a local language; (2) Types of local words, phrases, and terms used to name and define dysmenorrhea; (3) The importance of self-naming and self-defining dysmenorrhea in a local language. Communication between healthcare seekers and healthcare providers is at the heart of effective healthcare provision. Poor communication due to language barriers contributes to misunderstanding, misdiagnoses, poor or incomplete patient assessment, and delayed treatment. Therefore, communicating healthcare issues in a local language would promote culturally sensitive care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses Hormonal contraceptives have a wide range of benefits beyond contraception. They can help treat conditions such as acne, sickle cell disease, gastrointestinal issues, uterine anomalies, and even improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and mood swings associated with periods. However, insurance coverage for newer contraceptive options may vary, limiting access to certain treatments.

The article focuses on Research that suggests that hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and other hormonal contraceptives can alleviate symptoms of endometriosis and menstrual cramping, including pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and pain during intercourse. Hormonal IUDs and implants can reduce bleeding, ovulation, and cramping, providing relief and improving overall comfort for individuals with endometriosis.

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Painful menstruation is common among girls. To optimize school nurses' work more knowledge about their experiences of supporting these girls is needed. The aim of this study was to describe school nurses' experiences of supporting girls with menstrual pain. Interviews were conducted with 15 school nurses in Sweden and analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged: Taking menstrual pain seriously, Being a disseminator of knowledge, and External conditions for conducting professional work as a school nurse. School nurses felt competent in supporting girls with menstrual pain. However, they lacked structural, written guidelines and routines for how to treat, support, follow-up and refer girls with menstrual pain. School education about menstruation and sexual health needs to be strengthened. Cooperation with other healthcare facilities and networks with other school nurses should be increased. Specific guidelines on how to support girls with menstrual pain should be implemented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A total of 97 female students, 50 in the intervention group and 47 in the control group, were included in this pretest-posttest design randomized controlled study. Massage and progressive relaxation exercises are self-administered practices that are easy to adopt, with no side effects, and have beneficial effects on pain, sweating, fatigue, and gastrointestinal and central nervous system signs. So, it can be asserted that when applied together, massage and progressive relaxation exercises could be more effective in reducing menstrual symptoms than applying them separately. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, acupressure is widely accepted as a non-pharmacological therapy for managing pain, nausea and vomiting, and mental health conditions. Since acupressure can be self-administered, clinicians and researchers' interest in information and communication technologies (ICTs) for disseminating acupressure to manage symptoms has increased. This mini review was conducted to examine clinical studies of acupressure using ICTs, with a particular focus on self-acupressure. Through a search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL, all studies of self-acupressure using ICTs published before December 31, 2021 were collected. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. More than half of the studies published since 2020 (4/7, 54.14%) were described as being related to COVID-19. As target conditions, musculoskeletal injuries or pain, cancer-related symptoms, dysmenorrhea, mental health issues, and obesity were considered. The most frequently used acupoints were LI4, LR3, and Shenmen. Moreover, smartphone applications were the most commonly used ICT method to support self-acupressure. In addition to the basic information of self-acupressure, other tools such as timers, reminders, and schedule checkers to facilitate its implementations have been incorporated into the smartphone applications. Recently, there have been some attempts to combine acupressure and ICTs. Although these studies mainly focus on musculoskeletal pain or injuries, recent studies related to mental health have emerged in relation to COVID-19. However, few studies have been conducted to date, making it difficult to fully grasp the trends in this field. Therefore, more studies are needed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of combining self-acupressure and ICTs in more diverse clinical areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dysmenorrhea is common menstrual cramps that are recurrent and are not due to other diseases. Young girls who suffer from this problem generally take some medicines to get some relief. The present study was aimed to find the effect of physical exercises on stress among students with dysmenorrhea. 20 students were selected as sample for this study. The entire treatment process was scheduled for three months - 4 days a week. For measuring the stress of the patients, the scholars used a standard questionnaire - Perceived Stress Scale. Analysis of the results revealed that performing exercise significantly reduced the stress of dysmenorrhea (P< 0.01). So, it can be concluded from this study that if dysmenorrhea patients regularly practice some physical exercise they can get rid of mental stress during painful menstruation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To compare the difference in the clinical therapeutic effect on dysmenorrhea in the patients with adenomyosis between acupuncture and ibuprofen sustained release capsules. A total of 40 patients were randomized into an acupuncture group and an ibuprofen group, 20 cases in each one. The treatment was given consecutively for 3 menstrual cycles and the follow-up lasted for 2 menstrual cycles. The score of visual analogue scale (VAS) at the most painful time during menstruation, menstrual flow, the score of COX menstrual symptom scale (CMSS) and the score of endometriosis health profile-5 (EHP-5), as well as the patients' satisfaction and acceptance were compared between the two groups. Three menstrual cycles after treatment, the VAS score at the most painful time, menstrual flow, CMSS score and EHP-5 score were all lower than those before treatment in either group, with statistical significance (all P < 0.05). Three menstrual cycles after treatment, compared with the ibuprofen group, in the acupuncture group, the VAS score at the most painful time was slightly higher (P > 0.05), the menstrual flow was lower (P > 0.05), CMSS score was higher (P < 0.05) and EHP-5 was higher (P > 0.05). The score of the patients' satisfaction and acceptance in the acupuncture group were all higher than the ibuprofen group (both P < 0.05). In 2- menstrual cycles follow-up, the VAS score at the most painful time, menstrual flow, CMSS score and EHP-5 score in the acupuncture group were all lower than those in the ibuprofen group (all P < 0.05). Acupuncture is effective for analgesia and symptom-relief and the long-term effect is superior to the oral administration of ibuprofen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to assess the effect of Citrus aurantium L. flower on the distance between two cycles, physical activity, days of bleeding, and intensity of dysmenorrhoea (primary objectives), and complications of interventions or adverse effects (secondary purpose). This double-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial was conducted on 105 girls (15–20 years old) with primary dysmenorrhoea. In the intervention cycles, from the first to the third day, participants received 250 mg C. aurantium flower hydro-alcoholic extract capsule, Mefenamic acid (MA) capsule, or placebo three times a day based on the study groups. The results showed that the severity of dysmenorrhoea in the groups consuming C. aurantium flower and MA was significantly lower than that before the intervention and compared to the placebo group (P < 0.001), which this reduction in the severity of pain in the C. aurantium flower group was also significantly higher than that of the MA group (P < 0.001) at the first and second days. C. aurantium flower had higher efficacy and satisfaction rate and lower side effects in reducing the severity of primary dysmenorrhoea compared to MA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate for evidence of the association of acupuncture with relieving the symptoms of adenomyosis. We searched ten electronic databases and included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in women with adenomyosis. The methodological quality was moderate evidence level by Cochrane risk-of-bias criteria. The results were analyzed by Review Manager 5.3 and expressed as standardized mean differences (SMD) or mean differences (MD). Eleven RCTs (942 subjects) were included in this meta-analysis. Analysis with no heterogeneity showed that acupuncture group obtained a significant better effect (95% CI, -0.48 to -0.10; I2 = 0%) on reducing the size of the uterus and was superior in the shrink of carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) level (95% CI, -1.13 to -0.44; I2 = 0%) than that in pharmacological medicine alone group. Moreover, acupuncturewas significantly associated with improving patients' dysmenorrheal symptoms after 3-month menstrual cycles treatment (95% CI, -1.25 to -0.13). The adverse events, especially the incidence of hot flashes, -1.25 to -0.13). The adverse events, especially the incidence of hot flashes, were less reported in acupuncture group compared to pharmacological medicine alone group (Odds Ratio, OR, 0.17; 95% CI, 0.08 to 0.35; I2 = 0%). Acupuncture therapy is a promising avenue for the development of alternatives to surgery and medicine in the treatment of adenomyosis. However, further rigorous trials are needed to confirm the claims of our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background:Dysmenorrhea, a rare genetic disorder in women of childbearing age, is a completely serious problem that can have a profound effect on a healthy lifestyle. Yoga and exercise is generally referred to as a possible treatment for the signs and symptoms of menstruation through the restricted studies available. Method:Purposive sampling design was employed. Selected 50 college girl's students were measured on the menstrual pain level using Numeric Pain Rating Scale as a pre-test score. The collected questionnaires were converted into standard scores as per author's instruction. The questionnaire collected data were analyses throughstatisticaltreatmenttofindoutanydifferences. The 50 students are converted into two groups, control group and experimental group and each group have 25 students. 12weeks combined yogic practices and aerobic training given to experimental group. After 12 weeks conduct a post-test by measuring the menstrual pain level using Numeric Pain Rating Scale questionnaire of both groups as a post test score. Result: There is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test means the magnitude of the pain in the pain rating scale of the experimental group. Conclusion: The study concluded that combined yogic practices and aerobic exercises is very helpful in reducing primary dysmenorrhea in college students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Belly pain, a common ailment across all ages, often triggers the urge for quick relief. Hyoscine butyl-bromide (HBB), known by brands like Buscopan, emerges as a potential solution, promising to relax muscles and ease cramps. This article delves into the world of HBB for belly pain, examining its effectiveness in specific conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and menstrual cramps. It also sheds light on limitations and potential side effects, emphasising the importance of responsible use under medical guidance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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