Prevalance of Primary Dysmenorrhea in Women Practicing vs Non - Practicing Yoga

Abstract

Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring just before or duringmenstruation, in the absence of other diseases such as endometriosis. Women with primary dysmenorrheahave increased production of endometrial prostaglandin, resulting in increased uterine tone and stronger, morefrequent uterine contractions. The objective is to ascertain the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea in womenpracticing and non-practicing yoga. Each participant was made aware about the aims and objectives of thestudy. After signing of the consent form, a brief description of the complete procedure was explained to thesubjects. Preliminary data about demographics and involvement in yoga practice was collected. Further thequestions regarding menstrual cycle and symptoms of dysmenorrhea were asked to the participants. A totalof 150 participants falling in age group 18-30 were recruited in the study from Manav Rachna InternationalInstitute of Research and Studies, NAVDHA yoga classes (Faridabad). The results shows that there is high levelof primary dysmenorrhea in non-practicing yoga women then to yoga Practicing women. Yoga is effective indecreasing primary dysmenorrhea among the women of reproductive age.