How Physical Therapy Helps Period Pain in Women
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether physiotherapy (physical therapy exercises and techniques) can reduce period pain and improve pelvic health. If you have painful periods, this trial may help you learn non-medication approaches to feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18–50 years old
- You have been diagnosed with dysmenorrhea (painful periods with cramping or pelvic pain during menstruation)
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have not had a baby in the past year
- You have not had abdominal or pelvic surgery in the past 3 months
- You do not have fibromyalgia, diabetes, or a history of cancer
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