Abdominal exercises for painful periods in young women
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This study tests if doing simple abdominal strengthening exercises can reduce painful periods in young women. If you have regular cycles and moderate-to-severe period pain, this exercise program might help you manage symptoms without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 25 years old
- You have regular periods and are diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods not caused by another condition)
- Your period pain is at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have not had abdominal or pelvic surgery in the last 6 months
- You are not currently using hormones or pain meds that affect period pain
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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