This study investigates whether combining pelvic floor muscle exercises with diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one performing both exercises, and the other performing only diaphragmatic breathing. The study will measure pain, menstrual symptoms, quality of life, and psychological well-being before and after the intervention.
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Pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS)
Timeframe: 1-2 days before the onset of menstruation (pre-menstrual assessment) and 1-2 days after the end of menstruation (post-menstrual assessment).
Pain Threshold (Pressure Algometer)
Timeframe: 1-2 days before the onset of menstruation (pre-menstrual assessment) and 1-2 days after the end of menstruation (post-menstrual assessment).
Menstrual Symptoms (Menstrual Symptom Scale - MSS)
Timeframe: 1-2 days before the onset of menstruation (pre-menstrual assessment) and 1-2 days after the end of menstruation (post-menstrual assessment).
Premenstrual Symptoms (PMS Scale)
Timeframe: One week before menstruation