Examining the Effect of Pelvic Floor Training on Symptoms and Knowledge in Young Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to study the impact of patient education on knowledge and symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea, a common type of menstrual pain without underlying pelvic disease. The study looks at whether education can improve symptoms and how knowledge levels relate to pain. It is a randomized, single-blind trial sponsored by Uskudar University involving women aged 18 to 35 who have regular menstrual cycles and primary dysmenorrhea. Participants are divided into two groups one receives pelvic floor education and exercise training from physiotherapists over two sessions, while the control group uses conventional self-methods such as rest and heat application when symptoms occur. The education group is asked to perform the exercises taught, and assessments happen before training and after the first menstrual cycle. During the study, participants pain levels and pelvic floor knowledge are measured using a visual analog scale and a pelvic floor health knowledge test, respectively. Additionally, the dysmenorrhea affect scale is used to assess symptom impact. Data analysis will examine changes over time and relationships between knowledge and symptoms. The study lasts through one menstrual cycle following education, with careful monitoring of outcomes and symptom changes.

Effect of Pelvic Floor-Based Training on Dysmenorrhea