Efficacy of progressive muscle relaxation technique in primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial

TOPRAK ÇELENAY Ş., URUŞ G., Bayrakli A.

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol.63, no.3, pp.329-335, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 63 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.tjog.2023.10.016
  • Journal Name: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.329-335
  • Keywords: Dysmenorrhea, Pain, Relaxation, Women
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To examine the effects of Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique (JPMRT) on menstrual pain and symptoms, anxiety, quality of life (QoL), social activity, and work/school performance in primary dysmenorrhea (PD). Materials and methods: Women with PD were randomly divided into two groups as relaxation and control groups. JPMRT was applied three times a week from the estimated date of ovulation to the onset of the next menstruation. No treatment was performed in the control group. Pain intensity, menstrual symptoms, anxiety, impacts on QoL, social activity, and work/school performance were assessed before and after the interventions. Results: After the interventions, there was a further decrease in menstrual pain intensity, menstrual symptoms, anxiety level, the impact of QoL, and the work/school performance scores in the relaxation group than in the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: JPMRT might be used as an alternative method in the treatment of PD.