About this trial
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of patient education, knowledge levels and dysmenorrhea symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. The main question it aims to answer is the questions are as follows:
1. Is patient education effective in improving symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea? 2. Is there a relationship between knowledge level and symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea?
Participants will:
After the training group was given the training in 2 sessions, the participants were asked to apply the exercises in which the training was given. The control group applied conventional self-methods when dysmenorrhea symptoms occurred. The evaluations were made before the training and at the end of the first menstrual cycle.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Being diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea
Being between the ages of 18-35
Having a regular menstrual cycle
Volunteering to participate in the study
Disqualifiers
Not having a history of endometriosis or gynecological pathology •
Having a history of gynecological disease or surgery
Having a neurological or musculoskeletal problem
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Education and exercise
- Self-method like resting or heat