Pelvic and breathing exercises for period pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether pelvic floor and diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce pain during periods. It is for women with primary dysmenorrhea who have not had a pregnancy or childbirth and are not on regular medications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without a known cause)
- You have had regular menstrual cycles (every 21–35 days) for the past 6 months
- You have not had a pregnancy or childbirth
- You are not currently pregnant
- You do not have any long-term health conditions like neurological, systemic, or psychiatric diseases
- You have not taken medications regularly in the past 6 months
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