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Expectant management of endometriosis pain reduction through yoga

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eMediNexus Editorial    11 March 2019

Endometriosis can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life, ability to work and reproductive capacity. About 10% of all women, during their reproductive years, are affected by endometriosis. Symptoms of endometriosis include pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia. A recent study, published in the International Journal of Adapted Physical Education and Yoga, evaluated the reduction of endometriosis pain among women with infertility through yoga techniques. From among a sample size of 407 women (age group 25-35 years), 41 endometriosis cases were found. Using the Cohen’s formula, 32 of them were selected and were randomized into experimental and control groups. Sixteen subjects were assigned to yoga practice (n = 16) and attended 6 yoga classes a week, while the control group (n = 16) attended nothing for 3 months. The pre and post data collection tool was the modified form of self reported endometriosis health profile questionnaire (EHP-30). A significant decrease in endometriosis pain was noted in the yoga group. The results suggested that yoga techniques reduce endometriosis pain significantly. Researchers noted that the degree of pain was significantly lower among women who practiced yoga compared with non-yoga group after 3 months of intervention. Regular practice of yoga may also reduce pelvic pain, weight gain, irregular menstruation, menstrual cramps, stress, and depression

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