" Comparative study of the effect of "Ginger-Lavender" capsule with Mefenamic Acid" on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea, A controlled experimental study

Abstract

Introduction:Dysmenorrhea is a major problem in women's general and individual health. The aim this study was to compare effect ofGinger-Lavendercapsule on severity primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: A triple-blind clinical trial study was performed on 60 students living in dormitories Shahid Beheshti University in 1399 with a history dysmenorrhea .In intervention group 500mg capsules of and in control group 250mg capsules Mefenamic in similar capsules were prescribed.The mean and mean differences in pain intensity between groups were assessed by SPSS 24 using t-test, Bonferroni and Analysis Variance.Results: Before intervention there was no significant difference between groups in terms pain intensity(p=0.22). In first and second cycle after intervention between groups using two-factor statistical test showed a significant difference(p<0.05). Intra-group one-factor test with comparison three cycles showed a statistically significant difference in group ginger-lavender (p=0.001)and Mefenamic Acid (p=0.00), Bonferroni test in both groups showed a significant difference between mean pain intensity before intervention with first and second cycle (p=0.00).Analysis Variance showed that mean pain score in group was 1.53 less than the Acid capsule. There was a significant difference in duration bleeding compared to three cycle in Ginger-Lavender group.(p=0.07)Conclusion:The results study showed Ginger-Lavender capsule reduces pain primary dysmenorrhea without any serious side effects and is more effective than Acid.