Comparative Study of Dysminor Yoga and Dysminor Gymnastics On Cardiovascular Responses in Adolescent Girls

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common reproductive health problems among adolescent. Various non-pharmacological interventions have been recommended to alleviate menstrual discomfort and improve physiological adaptation. However, evidence comparing the physiological effects of these two interventions remains limited, particularly among adolescent populations. This study aimed to compare the effects of dysmenorrhea yoga and dysmenorrhea exercise on physiological parameters among adolescent girls with primary dysmenorrhea. A quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest comparison group design was conducted involving 30 adolescent girls who were allocated into a dysmenorrhea exercise group (n = 15) and a dysmenorrhea yoga group (n = 15). Physiological parameters, including oxygen saturation (SpO₂), heart rate, and respiratory rate, were measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired and independent statistical tests with a significance level of p < 0.05. The results showed that oxygen saturation remained within normal physiological ranges in both groups and did not change significantly following intervention (p > 0.05). The dysmenorrhea exercise group demonstrated significant increases in heart rate (p = 0.003) and respiratory rate (p < 0.001), whereas the dysmenorrhea yoga group showed a significant increase only in respiratory rate (p = 0.006). Comparative analysis revealed significant differences between groups in heart rate (p = 0.004) and respiratory rate (p = 0.009), while no significant difference was observed in oxygen saturation (p = 0.189). Nevertheless, both interventions are safe and may serve as complementary non-pharmacological approaches to support adolescent reproductive health and physiological well-being.