Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a chronic health condition that affects primarily young women and interferes with daily activities, causes loss of work productivity, and reduces quality of life. In this controlled study, the effects of trigger point massage and stretching exercises applied to patients diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea on pain severity (Visual Analog Scale), menstrual symptoms (Menstruation Symptom Scale) and quality of life (SF-36) were investigated. Forty-five women who were followed up with the diagnosis of Primary Dysmenorrhea in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic of a local Hospital. Participants were randomly assigned to exercise, exercise+trigger point, and control groups using a computer-generated randomization list. The "Visual Analog Scale" was used to evaluate the severity of menstrual pain, "Menstruation Symptom Scale" was used to evaluate the severity of menstrual symptoms, and "SF-36" was used to evaluate the quality of life.
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SF-36
Timeframe: The 1st and 3rd Most Painful Days of the Menstrual Cycle
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: The 1st and 3rd Most Painful Days of the Menstrual Cycle
Personal Information Form
Timeframe: The 1st and 3rd Most Painful Days of the Menstrual Cycle
menstrual symptom scale
Timeframe: The 1st and 3rd Most Painful Days of the Menstrual Cycle