Breathing and pelvic floor training for painful periods
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This study tests a special breathing and muscle training program to see if it can reduce period pain in young women. It may help you manage your symptoms without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 24 years.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is in the normal range (18.5–24.9).
- You have had painful periods for at least 6 months, with pain rated 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale.
- You have regular cycles (every 21–35 days).
- You are from a low-income background and currently a student.
- You are not using hormonal birth control or hormones now or in the last 3 months.
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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