Effect of HIIT VS Yoga on Level of Pain, Catastrophizing and QoL in Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is defined as a pain experienced by females before or during menstruation and it is a common and important gynecological condition found in females of reproductive age that adversely affects their quality of life. The cause of PD is believed to be the excess release of prostaglandins during normal ovulation cycle.

The health care costs were altogether higher among females with dysmenorrhea compared with females who didn't experience the ill effects of this condition, and excess costs were essentially determined by outpatient care, so poses greater burden of disease than any other gynecological complaint. Females having more pain catastrophizing scores leads to increases chances of disability. Proper evidence behind HIIT training among females with primary dysmenorrhea is sparse and is based on different clinical experiences and a less number of studies with limited methodological design.

Inclusion criteria

• Unmarried Females with age 18-25 years
• Normal Menstrual cycles 21-35 days
• Primary Dysmenorrhea diagnosis made on the WaLIDD score
• WaLIDD score of 1- 7 (Mild to moderate dysmenorrhea)

Exclusion criteria

• History of regular exercise (3 times weekly for 30-45 min)
• Motor Disabilities ( ALS, Multiple sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy )
• Autoimmune conditions (RA, Hashimotos Thyroiditis)
• Chronic illnesses that might contraindicate physical exercise (asthma, epilepsy, migraine, anemia, complete heart block, acute congestive heart failure, unstable angina, and uncontrolled severe hypertension)