A Study on the Relationship between Primary Dysmenorrhea and Pulse Energy Measured by 3D Blood Pressure Pulse Analyzer

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea and pulse energy of Chon, Gwan and Cheok.Methods: The subjects of this study who had certain range of dysmenorrhea symptom. The degree of dysmenorrhea were assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Multidimensional Verbal Rating Scale (MVRS), Cox Menstrual Symptom Scale (CMSS) and measured by 3D Blood Pressure Pulse Analyzer(3D-MAC) tests at menstruation start date. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression using the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program.Results: The induced results are as follows; 1. There were no significant relationship between the pulse energy and the sum values of VAS, MVRS and checking part of severity of CMSS.2. The frequency domain of CMSS were significantly associated with pulse energy. 3. In linear regression models, the model of Left Chon had the especially highest value of explanatory power. (R 2 =0.517)Conclusions: The pulse energy changes are related to the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea.