Impacts of Static Magnetic Fields on Dysmenorrhea Pain

Impacts of Static Magnetic Fields on Dysmenorrhea Pain

Study to determine the effectiveness of a certain type of magnet to reduce period pain

Young women with their period pain levels of 6 or greater on a pain scale of 0-10 will wear a concentric magnet or a sham that is positioned close to the maximum pain site. The pain score after wearing either the magnet or sham will be recorded.

Inclusion Criteria: Female with period pain score consistently equal to or greater than 6 on a pain scale of 0-10 -

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pain not experienced on almost all menstrual cycles
2. Having secondary dysmenorrhea including endometriosis, fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease
3. Having a pacemaker or any implanted wires or devices -