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Effects of a heat- and steam-generating sheet on relieving symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea in young women.
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Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research . Aug2010, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p818-824. 7p. 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Aim: To test the efficacy of heat- and steam-generating (HSG) sheets for the relief of symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea in young women. Materials & Methods: Thirty-four female university students were enrolled in this study. HSG sheets generate moist heat to keep the attached body area at 38.5 °C for 8 h. Subjects attached the HSG sheet to the lower abdominal or lumbar region for 5 to 8 h once a day on the first, second and third days of menstruation. Subjects documented symptoms of dysmenorrhea (abdominal pain, lumbago and lumbar dullness) on a self-recording form using a 4-score scale of 0 (mild) to 3 (severe) just before applying and after removing the HSG sheet. Either a small (54 cm [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13418076
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 62122267
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01237.x