Comparison of Effects of Ginger, Mefenamic Acid, and Ibuprofen on Pain in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea

摘要: Abstract Objectives: To compare the effects of ginger, mefenamic acid, and ibuprofen on pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: This was a double-blind comparative clinical trial conducted from September 2006 to February 2007. Participants were 150 students (18 years old over) dysmenorrhea dormitories two medical universities who alternately divided into three equal groups. Students ginger group took 250 mg capsules rhizome powder four times day for days start their menstrual period. Members other groups received acid or 400 capsules, respectively, same protocol. A verbal multidimensional scoring system used assessing severity Severity disease, relief, satisfaction treatment compared between after one menstruation. Results: There not significant differences baseline characteristics, p > ...