Narrative review: The role of physical activity factors on dysmenorrhea in adolescents

Abstract

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a menstrual disorder that can be experienced by some women, with complaints of cramps or pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation. Dysmenorrhea has a considerable impact on adolescent girls because it causes daily activities to be disrupted. Physical activity is one of the relaxation techniques to reduce menstrual pain. Research Objective: to analyze the relationship between physical activity and dysmenorrhea in adolescents. Methods: this was a narrative review. The literature used in the last 5 years with searches obtained from Google Scholar. Results: there were 8 articles that met the criteria. Conclusion: There is a relationship between physical activity and dysmenorrhea. Endocrine such as endorphins, estrogen, dopamine, and other endogenous opiate peptides is the one of the underlying mechanisms of physical activity role to dysmenorrhea.