Neuroprotective effect of Val variant of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on hippocampus is modulated by the severity of menstrual pain. [PDF]
Neuroimage Clin, 2021 Highlights • BDNF Val66Met is linked to effect of menstrual pain severity on hippocampal volume.• Moderate PDM with Val alleles showed neuroprotective effect on hippocampal volume.• The neuroprotective effect of the BDNF Val variant is attenuated in ...
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Daisaikoto for Menstrual Pain: A Lesson from a Case with Menstrual Pain Successfully Treated with Daisaikoto [PDF]
Case Reports in Medicine, 2015 Menstrual pain is one of the common symptoms among women. It is estimated that 5–14% of women are sometimes absent from school or work because of pain. Usually gynecologists prescribe analgesics and/or low-dose oral contraceptives.
Yuko Horiba +2 more
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Influence of menstrual pain and symptoms on activities of daily living and work absenteeism: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
Reprod HealthTo examine the prevalence of menstrual pain among women of reproductive age and its impact on their daily lives and professional responsibilities. A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in July and August 2022.
Leon-Larios F +7 more
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Effects of repeated menstrual pain on empathic neural responses in women with primary dysmenorrhea across the menstrual cycle. [PDF]
Hum Brain Mapp, 2021 Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM) is cyclic menstrual pain in the absence of pelvic anomalies, and it is thought to be a sex‐hormone related disorder. Existing study has focused on the effects of menstrual cramps on brain function and structure, ignoring the ...
Wang C +8 more
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Why Do Some Spanish Nursing Students with Menstrual Pain Fail to Consult Healthcare Professionals? [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020 Dysmenorrhea is a problem that affects a large percentage of young women worldwide. Alarmingly, the majority of these women choose to self-medicate rather than consult a healthcare professional, despite the risks involved.
Ramos-Pichardo JD +4 more
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International Research Journal on Advanced Engineering and Management (IRJAEM)Menstrual health remains an under-researched domain within the broader scope of women’s health and technology. Commonly experienced menstrual symptoms—such as pain, cramps, bloating, and emotional discomfort—are typically managed using contraceptives or painkillers, which provide only temporary relief and fail to promote innovation in the area of ...
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Seeking help for menstrual pain during adolescence: A mixed-methods retrospective survey of treatment experiences and preferences [PDF]
Women's HealthBackground: Menstrual pain can significantly impact adolescents’ well-being and functioning. Despite the prevalence of adolescent menstrual pain, information about adolescents’ experiences seeking treatment is limited.
Kayla M Wall +2 more
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Understanding Adolescents’ Experiences With Menstrual Pain to Inform the User-Centered Design of a Mindfulness-Based App: Mixed Methods Investigation Study [PDF]
JMIR Pediatrics and ParentingBackgroundDigital interventions are increasingly popular for the provision of nonpharmacological pain interventions, but few exist for adolescents with menstrual pain.
Michelle M Gagnon +5 more
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BMC Women's Health, 2021 Background Dysmenorrhea is the most common health problem among women of reproductive age. The aim of the present study was to investigate the modifying role of water intake in menstrual distress and severity of pain among young female adolescents ...
Behnaz Torkan +6 more
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Association Between Shift Work and Clean Room Environment on Self-reported Premenstrual Symptoms and Menstrual Pain in Taiwan [PDF]
Safety and Health at WorkBackground: Limited research has delved into the effects of work characteristics on premenstrual symptoms (PMS) in women, which can influence work performance and overlook potential hazards for women in their work environments.
Su-Ying Tsai
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