Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common problem of adolescent girls. It has a high prevalence in Egypt so it is important to evaluate the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and the treatment modalities used to alleviate it. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea and its treatment modalities. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 95 students at four secondary schools in Fayed city from October to November 2017. Data were collected using a predesigned self-administered questionnaire and pain severity was measured by NRS. Results: The prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea was (62%) and most of them had moderate pain (74.6%). There was a low rate of doctor consultation (11.9%). Also, 67.8% of students took Analgesics and 40.7% used complementary (hot water bottles, abdominal massage and hot herbal fluids) to alleviate menstrual pain. Conclusion: The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was high among female students in Fayed city and most of them used over the counter (OTC), analgesics and complementary methods to alleviate pain. Dysmenorrhea is strongly associated with some bad habits. It is important to spread awareness about the causes and treatment of dysmenorrhea to avoid undue sufferings.
Background: the popularity of herbal supplements has grown significantly in recent years. However, we have limited knowledge relating to why pregnant women use Integrative Medicine) and how this may relate to the provision of maternity care. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of the use of herbal medicine during pregnancy in El-Mahsama village, to find out the most common indications for which pregnant women use herbal medicine and to identify the most frequently consumed herbal medicine during pregnancy. Methods: This is a cross sectional descriptive study was conducted on 252 pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) clinic. Data were collected by researcher in interview with pregnant women to translate it from English to Arabic and writing the answers to avoid bias caused by illiterate women. Results: In the present study, prevalence of herbal use was 34.1%, the most frequent herbs used by participants were; Fenugreek (66.3%) followed by anise (24.4%) then peppermint (18.6%). the commonest indications of herbs were; colic (77.9%), then cough& flu (14%). On the other hand, the most common method of use was decoction (98.84%). Conclusions: The use of herbal medicine during pregnancy is a common practice in the rural area. There is a need to educate pregnant women about benefits and harms of herbal products and to train healthcare professionals on the available guidelines to herbal products used during pregnancy.
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