Author:
Naveed Maryam,Imran Muhammad,Khalid Sidra,Qureshi Inaba Shujaat,Ahmad Ishtiaque,Inayat Saima,Imtiaz Faiza
Abstract
Menstruation is the frequent discharge of blood into the cervix and out of the vagina from the uterus, and it is often called a' period.’ Dysmenorrhea is characterized as the occurrence during menstruation of aching cramps in uterus that arise and is one of the most general causes of menstrual disorder and pelvic pain. Objectives: To compare the effect of ginger and vitamin E on pain Severity among females with dysmenorrhea. To compare the effect of ginger and vitamin E on quality of life among females with dysmenorrhea-A randomized controlled trial. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was carried out in the Gynae and obstetrics departments at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore for 9 months. 90 patients divided into 3 groups (Vitamin E, Ginger Tea and Placebo) were selected through non probability purposive sampling technique. Data was collected through Pre tested questionnaire, Visual analogue scale and Quality of life questionnaire. The data was tabulated and analyzed by SPSS version 21.0. Results: The results shows that there is a significant correlation in the results of Vas scale throughout the study. The level of significance indicates that the VAS scale of pain showed various results in the pain levels of patients having ginger tea and vitamin E capsules for the pain management of menstruation of females. There is also a significance noticed in the placebo group which may lead us to believe that the mental satisfaction of patients also matters a lot. Conclusion: It is concluded that Ginger tea and vitamin E supplements have a large effect on pain and Quality of Life among the females with Dysmenorrhea.
Publisher
CrossLinks International Publishers
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