Comparative Effect of Cinnamon and Ibuprofen for Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Background and Aims: Primary dysmenorrheal has a negative impact on women's quality of life. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of Cinnamon and Ibuprofen for treatment of primary dysmenorrheal in a sample of Iranian female college students from Ilam University of Medical Sc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5783/12084_CE[Ra]_F(P)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
Summary: | Background and Aims: Primary dysmenorrheal has a negative
impact on women's quality of life. The purpose of this study was
to compare the effect of Cinnamon and Ibuprofen for treatment
of primary dysmenorrheal in a sample of Iranian female college
students from Ilam University of Medical Sciences (western
Iran).
Materials and Methods: In a randomized, double-blind trial,
out of 114, control group received placebo (empty capsules
contain starch, TDS, n= 38) a test group received Ibuprofen
(capsule containing 400mg Ibuprofen, TDS, n=38), or another
test group received Cinnamon (capsule containing 420 mg
Cinnamon, TDS, n= 38) in 24 h. To determine severity of pain,
we used the VAS scale. Pain intensity and duration of pain were
monitored in the group during first 72 h of cycle.
Results: The mean pain severity score and mean duration of
pain in Ibuprofen and Cinnamon were less than placebo group
respectively (p< 0.001). Of 4 hours after the intervention there were
no statistically significant differences between the Cinnamon and
placebo group (p> 0.05). Of eight hours after the intervention, the
mean pain severity in the cinnamon group was significantly lower
than placebo group (p< 0.001). At various time intervals the mean
pain severity in the Ibuprofen group were significantly less than
Cinnamon and placebo groups (p< 0.001).
Conclusion: Cinnamon compared with placebo significantly
reduced the severity and duration of pain during menstruation,
but this effect was lower compared with Ibuprofen. Cinnamon
can be regarded as a safe and effective treatment for primary
dysmenorrhea. More researches are recommended to study the
efficacy of Cinnamon on reducing menstrual bleeding. |
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ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |