Pelvic floor muscle activity in period pain
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial measures how pelvic floor muscles work in young women who have painful periods. It may help researchers understand what causes period pain and how to treat it.
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Who can take part
- You have painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea)
- You are a virgin
- You are a female physiotherapy student
- You are between 18 and 25 years old
- You have a BMI between 18 and 24.9
- You have not taken painkillers in the 12 hours before testing
Quick eligibility check
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