Effects of Yogasanas Along with Pranayama on Pain and Severity in Primary Dysmenorrhea in Adult Young Females: Interventional Study

Background - Primary Dysmenorrhea is the commonest problem experienced by adolescent girls. Pain begins just prior to or with the onset of menstrual flow and resolves with end of menstruation. The pain may be experienced in the pelvis, abdomen, and lower back or upper legs. Yoga provides benefits that prove extremely useful for people to lead a healthy life. Anuloma Villoma is one of the pranayama which balances both sides of the brain. This study is undertaken to find the effects of yogasanas along with pranayama on pain and severity in primary dysmenorrhea in adult young females. Objective- The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of yogasanas along with the pranayama to reduce the pain in adult young females with primary dysmenorrhea. Material and Methodology – The study was conducted at Nanded Physiotherapy College and Research Centre. A random sampling was taken consisting of 31 participants, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Where they have performed the yogasanas Bhujangasana, Matsyasana, Dhanurasana, Marjarasana, Vajrasana, Setu Bhanda Sarvangasana, Malasana, Apanasana, Supta Baddha Konasana along with Anuloma villoma techniques. The subjects were assessed at the baseline and after 4 weeks which included the subjects having presence of primary dysmenorrhea on the basis of Visual Analogue Scale and Verbal Multidimensional Scoring System for pain and severity. The intervention consisted for a period of 4 weeks. Result - For VAS and VMSS the p -value was