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Evaluation of Electromagnetic Therapy in the Treatment of Severe Dysmenorrhea in Young Women of Basrah.
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Annals of African Medicine . Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p189-193. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a public disease of young female worldwide, it affects their daily performances. Severe recurrent uterine cramps are the main complaints in 90% of adolescents and 50% of reproductive-age females. This study aimed to evaluate the use of magnetic field therapy in the treatment of severe dysmenorrhea grade 3 and provide an encouraging goal to continue daily work without pain. Methods: Two hundred and fifty female patients were recruited in this study from gynecological clinics in Basrah, southern Iraq. All had severe dysmenorrhea, patients were subjected to a questionnaire form, Visual Analog Scale, and verbal multidimensional scoring system to determine the pain intensity and grade of dysmenorrhea. Only 38 young females had severe dysmenorrhea grade 3 with ages ranging from 16 to 28 years with a mean age of 22.04 ± 1.43 years and body mass index 23.81 ± 1.94, patients subjected to electromagnetic field therapy (EMFT), two sessions per week for 20 min each for 6 weeks. Three categories were assessed, working ability, associated symptoms, and drugs used. Data were collected and statistically analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: The present study showed statistically significant progress (P < 0.05) in reducing pain, rare physical and mental complaints, and improved working ability with no need for drugs in majority of patients. Conclusion: EMFT has better results than other methods in relieving pain and symptoms of dysmenorrhea with a settled lifestyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15963519
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annals of African Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178741256
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_46_23