The effect of mefenamic acid and ginger on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial

摘要: The aim of the study was to compare effect mefenamic acid and ginger on pain management in primary dysmenorrhea. One hundred twenty-two female students with moderate severe dysmenorrhea were randomly allocated groups a randomized clinical trial. group received 250 mg capsules every 8 h, (zintoma) 6 h from onset menstruation until relief lasted 2 cycles. intensity assessed by visual analog scale. Data analyzed descriptive statistics, t test, Chi-square, Fisher exact test repeated measurement. 39.01 ± 17.77 43.49 ± 19.99, respectively, first month, 33.75 ± 17.71 38.19 ± 20.47, second month (p > 0.05). severity dysmenorrhea, duration, cycle duration bleeding volume not significantly different between during study. menstrual days more (p = 0.01) (p = 0.04). Repeated measurement showed significant difference within time, but groups. Ginger is as effective does have adverse effects an alternative treatment for