Dear Jude,

The following publications cover the answer to your question:

1-IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)

e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861.Volume 4, Issue 1 (Jan.- Feb. 2013), PP 69-73

www.iosrjournals.org

www.iosrjournals.org 69 | Page

Effect of Yoga on Primary Dysmenorrhea and Stress in Medical

Students

Usha Nag, M.D, [Obg], Pg Dip, M.Sc [Yoga] 1 Madhavi Kodali, M.D.,D.P.M.2

Abstract: Objective: Few studies have been done on yoga as therapy for stress and primary dysmenorrhoea. This study is aimed at evaluating the efficacy of yoga as alternative therapy for primary dysmenorrhoea and stress. Methods:113 medical students, unmarried girls, with primary dysmenorrhoea and stress, were randomly

assigned to study (n = 60) and control group (n = 53). Semi structured questionnaire, the Numerical rating scale for pain and the Perceived Stress Scale were administered at baseline and after three months. The study group was subjected to yoga intervention.

Results: Significant (p

Hello Jude,

There are very few publications available on Yoga therapy for dysmenorrhea. Following are the links for some good publications available in the field-

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22963270

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21514190

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23647406