Comparing Aerobic Exercises and Jacobsons Relaxation Technique for Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Young Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea

What this Trial Is About

Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain without any pelvic abnormalities, causing lower abdominal and back pain before, during, or after menstruation. It affects many women and can cause pain, fatigue, and reduced quality of life. This research investigates how aerobic exercises compare to Jacobsons progressive relaxation technique in managing these symptoms for young women aged 17 to 24 with mild primary dysmenorrhea. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups receive core muscle strengthening as a baseline treatment. Group A will perform aerobic exercises three times a week, including warm-up, dynamic stretches, and aerobic workout lasting about 45 minutes, excluding menstruation days. Group B will practice Jacobsons progressive relaxation technique three times a week, focusing on muscle tightening and relaxing sequences combined with deep breathing, lasting 20 to 30 minutes. The treatment lasts for 8 weeks. Participants will be assessed at the start and after 8 weeks using tools measuring pain, fatigue, and quality of life, including the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Fatigue Assessment Scale, and EQ-5D-5L questionnaire. The study uses double-blind methods and will analyze data with SPSS. The total study period includes treatment and follow-up assessments to evaluate the effects of these interventions on symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea.

Comparative Effects of Aerobic Exercises and Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation Technique in Primary Dysmenorrhea