" Comparative study of the effect of "Ginger-Lavender" capsule with Mefenamic Acid" on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea, A controlled experimental study

Introduction:Dysmenorrhea is a major problem in women's general and individual health. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of"Ginger-Lavender"capsule with" Mefenamic Acid" on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: A triple-blind clinical trial study was performed on 60 students living in dormitories of Shahid Beheshti University in 1399 with a history of dysmenorrhea .In the intervention group 500mg capsules of" Ginger-Lavender" and in the control group 250mg capsules of "Mefenamic Acid" in similar capsules were prescribed.The mean and mean differences in pain intensity between the groups were assessed by SPSS 24 using t-test, Bonferroni and Analysis of Variance.Results: Before the intervention there was no significant difference between the groups in terms of pain intensity(p=0.22). In the first and second cycle after intervention between the groups using two-factor statistical test showed a significant difference(p<0.05). Intra-group one-factor test with comparison of three cycles showed a statistically significant difference in the group "ginger-lavender "(p=0.001)and "Mefenamic Acid " (p=0.00), Bonferroni test in both groups showed a significant difference between the mean pain intensity before the intervention with the first and second cycle (p=0.00).Analysis of Variance showed that the mean pain score in the "Ginger-Lavender " group was 1.53 less than the" Mefenamic Acid " capsule. There was a significant difference in the duration of bleeding compared to the three cycle in the "Ginger-Lavender" group.(p=0.07)Conclusion:The results of the study showed "Ginger-Lavender" capsule reduces the pain of primary dysmenorrhea without any serious side effects and is more effective than Mefenamic Acid.