Aerobic Exercise versus Yoga on Pre-Menstrual Symptoms and Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Adult Girls - A Comparative Interventional Study

Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea refers to painful cramps experienced in the lower abdomen just before or during menstruation, without any underlying medical conditions. It affects up to 50% of females who menstruate. Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea experience a range of symptoms, including premenstrual symptoms. PMS symptoms are physical, psychological, and behavioral discomfort before periods. Women's quality of life, economic performance, and social interactions are impacted by PMS and primary dysmenorrhea. Aerobic Exercise and Yoga are beneficial in PMS & primary dysmenorrhea. Method: As per the Eligibility criteria, the Screening of 118 subjects was done by using the WaLIDD Score and PMS Scale. 52 participants were included in the study, 26 in the Aerobic Exercise group (A) and 26 in the Yoga group(B). Baseline data and pre-data were noted in both groups. Participants in both Groups were given the decided protocol for one consecutive menstrual cycle. Post data was noted. Data analysis was done by applying paired t-test within the group and unpaired t-tests was applied between the group using SPSS version 16. Result: In both groups, the within-group analysis showed statistically significant results in WaLIDD Score and PMSS (p<0.05). For WaLIDD Score, between Group analysis showed no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). For the PMS Scale Score, Group analysis showed a statistically significant difference between both groups(p<0.05). Conclusion: Aerobic Exercise and Yoga are both effective in treating PMS and Primary Dysmenorrhea, but Aerobic Exercise is more beneficial in treating PMS Symptoms. Keywords: PMS, Aerobic Exercise, Yoga primary dysmenorrhea