ACUPRESSURE ON DYSMENORRHEA PAIN AMONG ADOLESCENT
GIRLS

Ms. Rupa.M.Cherian
Page No. 56-59

Menstruation is a periodic and temporary genital bleeding, lasting from menarche to menopause. In
addition, it is characteristic of primates and is defined as cyclic uterine haemorrhage, dependent on
endometrial disintegration and exfoliation. Dysmenorrhea, on the other hand, is pelvic or lower
abdominal cyclic or recurrent pain, associated to menstruation. It is the most common gynaecological
complaint among young women, with prevalence between 43% and 93%. According to symptoms
intensity, it is also major cause for school or work absenteeism.
Keywords : Dysmenorrhea, acupressure, adolescent girls.