ISSN (Online) : 2277-4572
Author(s): Ekta*, Sharma K Kamalesh, Mahapatra Dass Kousik, Badhuri Tapas
Primary dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynecologic disorder among female adolescents with a prevalence of 60 % - 93 %. Several studies have shown that adolescent with primary dysmenorrhoea report that it effects their academic performance, social and sports activities and is cause for school absenteeism. Anxiety, Depression, inactivity, nulliparity these are the conditions associated with the primary dysmenorrhoea. Symptomatic treatment is given but it has the adverse effect on the body. To combat such type of problems yoga provides a new approach for the treatment. Yoga does not cause any side effect. It regulates the endocrine system and relieves anxiety. It helps in decreasing the level of prostaglandins and inflammatory mediators responsible for pain.
