The effectiveness of self-care and lifestyle interventions in primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The effectiveness of self-care and lifestyle interventions in primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Menstrual pain is very common amongst young women. Despite the significant impact that menstrual pain has on academic attendance and performance, social activities and quality of life, most young women do not seek medical treatment but prefer to use self-care; commonly OTC analge...

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Main Authors: Mike Armour, Caroline A. Smith, Kylie A. Steel, Freya Macmillan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Self-care
Period pain
Exercise
Heat
Acupressure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2433-8

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