Prevalence of dysmenorrhea in active versus nonactive females in UMT and effect of exercise on menstruation

Abstract

To determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea in physically active versus non active female participants in UMT and to see the effect of exercise on menstruation. This was an observational cross sectional study. We used simple random sampling to collect data. Total female participants were 200 from which 175 were included and 25 were excluded. We analyzed data qualitatively as well quantitatively by using SPSS 21. It was evident that those who performed exercise for 35 minutes daily 5 times a week being stated as active females had less premenstrual negative effect 38.1% as compared to non-active females in which value was 59.3%. Similarly those who were active showed less menstrual negative effects (65.5%) as compared to non-active females in which the percentage was 73.6%. In a correlation between exercise and dysmenorrhea p-value was less than 0.05 which indicated that the relationship was highly significant. Detrimental effects of menstruation (menstrual pain and cramps) reduced in active females who performed 35 minutes exercise daily for five times a week as compared to non-active females who had performed exercise for 35 minutes daily seems to be an easy, non-pharmacological method for managing detrimental effects of menstruation.