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“EFFECT OF YOGA THERAPY ON PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES” – A LITERARY REVIEW

Tejas S. More*, Dr. Sanjay K. Chopkar, Dr. Pranita Shinde

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Introduction: Dysmenorrhea means painful menstruation. Although menstruation is the natural part of women‟s life & adolescent is the age group in which this transition is new for women. Unpleasant menstruation cramps in adolescent is very hard to handle. If this menstrual pain is severe, they can interrupt the regular activities in her life. The primary goal of pain treatment is to return the patient to optimal function. Yoga helps in that situation. Yoga is healthy way of life. It combines mind with body and soul. It is most powerful drugless system of treatment. Yogic aasanas affects the vital organs of the body & also regulates endocrine system in human. Which helps to minimize the pain. Aim: To study the effect of Yoga therapy on primary dysmenorrhea in adolescent female. Objectives – 1) To study effect of Yoga Therapy on Primary dysmenorrhea in adolescent females. 2) To study dysmennorrhea as Ayurvedic & modern perspective. 3) To create awareness about Yoga Aasanas effect on our body. Material and Methods: All literature related yoga & dysmenorrhea compiles from internet & scientific journals, articles, ayurvedic textbooks. Conclusion: The real role of yoga therapy on dysmenorrhea in adolescent women can be understand. Every women in her adolescent age has to understand importance of yoga in her life.

Keywords: Yoga therapy, Yoga Aasanas, Dysmenorrhea, Adolescent women.