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Dysmenorrhea is a painful cramping or aching sensation in the lower abdomen, often radiating to the lower back, hips, and thighs. This condition significantly affects daily activities, limiting women’s physical and academic performance, particularly among female students who frequently experience dysmenorrhea during menstruation. Various interventions can help prevent or reduce the prevalence and severity of dysmenorrhea, including specific physical exercises such as McKenzie exercises and Kegel exercises. McKenzie exercises focus on strengthening and mobilizing the lower back and abdominal muscles, whereas Kegel exercises target the pelvic floor muscles to enhance circulation and reduce uterine tension. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in effectiveness between Kegel exercises and McKenzie exercises in alleviating dysmenorrhea pain among adolescents aged 12–15 years at SMP Negeri 28 Semarang. The study employed an experimental two-group pre-posttest design with a total sample of 22 female students who met the inclusion criteria. The Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) technique was used to assign participants to the intervention groups. Pain intensity was measured using the Quadruple Visual Analog Scale (QVAS) both before and after the interventions, which were administered three times per week over a three-week period. The results showed a statistically significant reduction in pain for both groups, with a p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating that both McKenzie and Kegel exercises effectively decreased dysmenorrhea pain. The study concluded that there is a measurable difference in the effectiveness of these two exercise interventions, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate physical exercises tailored to adolescent students for dysmenorrhea management. These findings provide evidence-based guidance for educators, healthcare providers, and adolescents seeking non-pharmacological strategies to reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life.

Dysmenorrhea, or menstrual pain, is a common gynecological problem among adolescent girls and often interferes with their daily activities, school performance, and overall quality of life. Conventional pharmacological treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used but may cause side effects with long-term consumption. Therefore, safe and natural alternatives are needed to manage menstrual pain effectively. Carrot juice, which is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E, and other antioxidants, has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that could potentially reduce the severity of dysmenorrhea. This study aimed to determine the effect of carrot juice on reducing menstrual pain in female students at SMAN 1 Trimurjo. A pre-experimental study with a one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted involving 27 students who experienced dysmenorrhea. Pain intensity was assessed before and after the intervention using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results showed that before the intervention, the majority of respondents (85.2%) reported moderate pain, while after consuming carrot juice, 92.6% reported mild pain and 7.4% reported no pain. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in pain levels before and after the intervention (p = 0.000, p < 0.05). These findings indicate that carrot juice is effective in reducing dysmenorrhea intensity among adolescent girls. As a safe, affordable, and easy-to-implement non-pharmacological therapy, carrot juice has the potential to be recommended as a complementary approach to menstrual pain management, especially for adolescents who seek natural remedies. Further research with larger samples and control groups is recommended to strengthen the evidence and explore the long-term benefits of carrot juice in menstrual health.

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common menstrual disorders, but it often receives little attention. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status, fat intake, and iron intake with the incidence of dysmenorrhea in female Nutrition students at Surabaya State University. The method in this study was quantitative with a cross-sectional study design. The sample consisted of 92 female Nutrition students at Surabaya State University using a purposive sampling technique. The instruments used were the NRS questionnaire to measure the level of dysmenorrhea pain and the SQ-FFQ form to measure fat and iron intake. Data analysis used the Spearman Rank correlation test which showed that there was a significant relationship between excess nutritional status of 33.7% with the incidence of dysmenorrhea (p = 0.000, r = 0.832), there was a significant relationship between excess fat intake of 58.7% with the incidence of dysmenorrhea (p = 0.000, r = 0.793), and there was a significant relationship between insufficient iron intake of 94.6% with the incidence of dysmenorrhea (p = 0.000, r = 0.610).

Background: Menstruation is the process of shedding of the uterine wall (the inner layer of the endometrium) which is accompanied by bleeding that occurs repeatedly every month, except during pregnancy. Dysmenorrhea consists of primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. This study aims to determine the impact of giving sour turmeric infusion on changes in the level of dysmenorrhoea. Giving tamarind turmeric infusion on changes in desmenorrhea in female students at SMPN 19 Bandar Lampung. Research Objective: To determine the impact of giving sour turmeric infusion on changes in the level of dysmenorrhoea in female students at SMPN 19 Bandar Lampung Research Method: The type of research used is quantitative with a cross sectional approach. Pre-experimental research design with a one group pretest-posttest design without a control group. The sampling technique uses the Accidental Sampling technique. The data analysis technique used is the Wilcoxon test. Research result : Giving tamarind turmeric is a feasible intervention given to reduce dysmenorrhea pain experienced by young women. Suggestion for health workers to provide knowledge about treatment non-pharmacological dysmenorrhoea by administering tamarind turmeric drink. Conclusion : Giving tamarind turmeric is a suitable intervention to reduce dysmenorrhea pain experienced by young women. Suggestions for health workers to provide knowledge about non-pharmacological treatment of dysmenorrhoea by giving tamarind turmeric drinks

During menstruation one of the most common complaints experienced by adolescents during menstruation caused by severe contractions of the uterine muscles is called dysmenorrhea. Almost all teenage daughters experience menstrual pain with levels of pain ranging from mild to severe. The absence of teenagers at school is one of the consequences of dysmenorrhea. Abdominal Stretching Exercise is an alternative non-pharmacological therapy option that can reduce dysmenorrhea. During exercise, there will be an increase in the levels of endorphins produced in the brain and also in the spinal cord nerve structure. To find out the impact of abdominal stretching exercises on decreased dysmenorrhea in teenage girls. This type of research is pre-experimental with the design of one group pretest posttest with a sample of 26 respondents. The research tools used in this data collection are the numeric rating scale questionnaire sheet and the observation sheet. The abdominal stretching exercise is performed on the first day of menstruation twice with a duration of 15 minutes. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. Before performing abdominal stretching exercises some respondents experienced severe to moderate pain. The Wilcoxon test results showed an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of <0.05 which means there is an effect of Abdominal Stretching Exercise on Dismenorean Pain Reduction in Teenage Girls. The abdominal stretching exercises have an effect on dismenoreal pain reduction in teenage girls.

Dysmenorrhea is a gynecological complaint resulting from an imbalance of the hormone progesterone in the blood, resulting in pain. The impact of menstrual pain is very diverse, including young women being unable to walk, having difficulty sleeping, being in a bad mood, losing concentration in doing something, and so on. Gymnastics is a relaxation technique for experiencing dysmenorrhea. To find out nursing care for adolescents with reproductive disorders, dysmenorrhea, the design used in this scientific report is a case study. This case study results from the application of Evidence Based Practice (EBP), client K experienced moderate dysmenorrhea pain on a scale of 4 after being given the intervention, decreasing to mild pain on a scale of 2, client R experienced mild dysmenorrhea pain with a pain scale of 3 after being given the intervention, decreasing to mild pain on a scale of 1 and client S experienced mild dysmenorrhea pain with a pain level of 3 after being given the intervention, decreasing to no pain on a scale of 0. Applying Evidence Based Practice (EBP) it can be concluded that dysmenorrhea exercises can reduce the dysmenorrhea pain experienced by young women during menstruation.

Based on adolescent report from Pandeglang Regency Health Office, there are 1178 cases of menstrual disorders in adolescents. Based on adolescent program report at UPTD Puskesmas Cikeusik until November 2022, 43.5% of adolescents experience dysmenorrhea or menstrual disorders. The impact of dysmenorrhea causes discomfort, difficulty concentrating in learning and decreased motivation to learn because of the pain felt, can limit women to carry out daily activities so that the need for handling dysmenorrhea in adolescents. The aim is to determine the effectiveness of green coconut water on reducing primary dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls in 2023. The sample population in this study were 2 respondents, namely adolescents who experienced primary dysmenorrhea by comparing directly to the response of green coconut water and warm water compresses. The research time was carried out on February 6, 2024 to February 10, 2024 and February 9 to February 11, 2024. Methods Data collection methods by means of assessment, namely interviews to explore the data needed related to the research to be carried out on adolescent girls with primary dysmenorrhea. The results showed a reduction in the pain scale after being given green coconut water. Conclusion In the results of the study, significant results were obtained in reducing primary dysmenorrhea, namely drinking green coconut water 1-3 days of menstruation, because the results obtained reduced pain from scale 4 to scale 2. Suggestions It is expected to apply the green coconut water method and warm water compresses on reducing dysmenorrhea pain.

Dysmenorrhea is a pain in the lower abdomen can spread to the lower back and legs. The incidence of dysmenorrhea in the world on average is very high up to (90%) while the severe painful dysmenorrhea are around 10-15%. In Indonesia the case of dysmenorrhea is around of 64.25%. The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of giving red ginger decoction on dysmenorrhea in young women at Assalaam Vocational School, Manado. This research uses a pre-experimental quantitative method with one group pre and post test design. wWith non-probability sampling technique and purposive sampling method based on characteristics of the population by the criteria of the researcher's. The research instrument uses an observation sheet and a Standard Operating Procedure for measurement using the NRS (Numeric Rating Scale). The sample in this study takes 12 respondents. Using the Pairet T-Test with a significance level of α=0.05. The results of this study show there is an effect of giving red ginger decoction on dysmenorrhea in young women with a P-value = 0.000 < 0.05 The conclusion in this study is giving red ginger decoction on dysmenorrhea in young women at Assalaam Vocational School, Manado are affected. And advice to respondents to used red ginger as an additional reference for reducing pain during dysmenorrhea.