Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Jan 27, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the muscles in the pelvic floor behave in women who experience primary dysmenorrhea, which is a medical term for painful menstrual cramps that aren't caused by any other health issues. The aim is to understand the activity of these muscles during menstruation, which could help in finding better ways to manage pain for those affected.

To participate in the study, eligible candidates must be healthy female physiotherapy students aged between 18 and 25 years who have regular menstrual cycles. They should also have a specific body weight range and measurements. However, women with certain health conditions, recent surgeries, or those who have taken pain relief medication shortly before the study will not qualify. The trial is currently not recruiting participants, but once it starts, those who join can expect to undergo assessments related to their pelvic floor muscle activity during their menstrual periods.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • They should be virgin, healthy female physiotherapy students with PD.
• • They have regular menstruation (3-8 days in duration, with 21-35 days in between).
• • Their ages will range from 18 to 25 years old.
• • Their body mass index (BMI) will range from 18 to 24.9 kg/m2.
• • Their waist-to-hip ratio will be less than 0.8.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any urological or gynecological disorders in the previous 12 weeks (e.g., endometriosis, fibroids).
• • Fibromyalgia.
• • Severe psychiatric or psychological disorders.
• • Those who had taken analgesics in the 12 hours before the assessment.
• • Abdominal or pelvic surgery within the past six months.