Non-pharmacological Randomised Control Trial: Green Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Water to Reduce Dysmenorrhea Pain

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is a common cause of pain in young women. The discomfort of dysmenorrhea causes unstable emotions, sleep disturbances, diet changes, and increased stress and depression that can degrade women quality of life. This non-pharmacological Randomized Controlled Trial aimed to obtain the optimal dose of green coconut water as a magnesium source for reducing dysmenorrhea pain. Twenty-one participants divided into three groups. Treatment group 1 obtained 330 ml of green coconut water, treated group 2 obtained 165 ml of green coconut water, and the control group obtained 330 ml of mineral water where each dose repeated three times every 4 hours. VAS questionnaire used to measure the value of pain intensity before and after administration. The 330 ml green coconut water dose is the effective dose compared to control (VAS=4.14, p=0.000), while another dose has a weak effect (VAS=1.86, p=0.124). This finding proves that green coconut water can be a non-pharmacological alternative in handling dysmenorrhea pain.

Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: Comparative Efficacy of Dark Chocolate, Coconut Water, and Ibuprofen in Managing Primary Dysmenorrhea

“…In contrast, another dose had a weak effect. This finding proves that green coconut water can be a non-pharmacological alternative in handling dysmenorrhea pain [ 15 ].…”

“…On the other hand, Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the pharmacological management of dysmenorrhea. It works similarly to green coconut water and dark chocolate by inhibiting the production of prostaglandin hormones and causing the vasodilation and relaxation of smooth muscles, aiming to decrease the intensity of menstrual pain [ 15 , 16 , 17 ].…”

Non‑pharmacological that most effective to reduce of primary dysmenorrhea intensity in women childbearing age: a literature review

“…Another study about magnesium and calcium showed that both were reported to have an effective effect on pain suppression including primary dysmenorrhea. Based on it, green coconut water is effective as a non-pharmacological therapy for primary dysmenorrhea relief ( 19 ). Another study about combination massage and consuming green coconut water can relieve dysmenorrhea pain more quickly.…”