The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Training versus Aromatherapy on Primary Dysmenorrhea, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological-complaint among young females with a major effect on work efficiencyand quality of life. The most common symptoms are pain in the lowerabdomen and back may reach to inner thighs, and other symptoms mayoccur such as breast tenderness , nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, andheadache. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of progressivere-laxation training versus aromatherapy on primary dysmenor-rhea.