Effect of Yogic Practices with and without Diet Modifications on Selected Risk Factors Among Adolescent Girls Suffering with Dysmenorrhea

Abstract

ABSTRACT newlinePrimary dysmenorrhea affects many teenage girls. It causes painful menstrual cramps without cause. According to studies, 84% of Indian teenage females have primary dysmenorrhea. Beyond physical discomfort, primary dysmenorrhea impacts quality of life, school attendance, and everyday activities. Gentle yoga twists and stretches increase pelvic blood flow and reduce back tension, alleviating its symptoms. A balanced and varied diet includes foods from several categories in the right amounts. newlineAIM OF STUDY newlineThe goal of this study is to raise awareness among adolescent girls about the significance of embracing a healthy and joyful life through regular practice of yogic disciplines and nutrition. newlineMETHODOLOGY newlineAfter vetting, 60 of 120 invited adolescent females participated in the research. The 60 chosen individuals were randomly allocated to two experimental groups and one control group with no treatment. Experimental Group I got specific yogic practises and food changes, whereas Experimental Group II received yoga alone. No intervention was given to the Control Group. The treatment time for all groups was 12 weeks. All three groups had pre- and post-tests to assess dependent variables. The paired t test, ANOVA and Scheffe s Post Hoc test were used to compare the two experimental groups and the control group. The significance threshold was lt0.05. newlineRESULTS AND DISCUSSION newlineThe study found significant differences in biochemical, hormonal, and psychological variables among adolescent girls with dysmenorrhea who practised yoga with or without diet modifications. The paired t-test revealed that the intervention group had significantly higher scores on all risk factors compared to the control group (plt0.001). newlineCONCLUSION newlineThe research concludes that Yogic Practises with and without diet changes may help adolescent females with dysmenorrhea. It emphasises integrative methods to biochemical, hormonal, and psychological dysmenorrhea. newline