--- title: Does yoga help reduce period pain and premenstrual symptoms? | Niyora description: A review of 7 studies found that yoga may help reduce pain in dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. However, evidence is limited since this is a review of o url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/efficacy-of-yoga-exercises-in-pain-relief-in-primary-dysmenorrhea-and-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does yoga help reduce period pain and premenstrual symptoms? Review, 2024 # Does yoga help reduce period pain and premenstrual symptoms? A review of 7 studies found that yoga may help reduce pain in dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. However, evidence is limited since this is a review of other studies rather than testing yoga directly. Moderate study design Women and adolescents with dysmenorrhea or premenstrual syndrome from reviewed studies ## What they did Literature review searching 6 databases for studies on yoga and menstrual pain. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria for the review. ## What they found The review found that yoga practice is a viable, simple, accessible, and non-invasive approach for pain relief in dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. ## What it means for you Yoga might be a practical option for menstrual pain that doesn't require drugs or invasive procedures. However, since this is a review of other studies, the quality of evidence depends on how well those studies were conducted. 7 studies included in review ## About the study Original title Efficacy of Yoga Exercises in pain relief in Primary Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome: a Literature Review Authors Eka suryaningtyas, Soetanto Hartono, Endang Sri Wahyuni et al. Journal International Journal of Emerging Research and Review Year 2024 Study design Review What was tested Yoga exercises Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.56707/ijoerar.v2i1.60](https://doi.org/10.56707/ijoerar.v2i1.60) Original abstract Objective: Women undergo various physiological and psychological changes during the reproductive stage, particularly during the menstrual cycle. Premenstrual symptoms, or dysmenorrhea, are the terms used to describe this. Menstrual pain is another term for dysmenorrhea, and primary dysmenorrhea often starts six months following menarche. Premenstrual symptoms are a complicated collection of symptoms that hurt a student's quality of life in the long run and their ability to succeed in school, participate in social activities, and maintain family relationships. Problems with both physical and mental health can benefit from yoga. Method: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of yoga activities in relieving pain in primary dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. In this investigation, a review of the literature was used. Six journal databases were searched for articles. Seven articles satisfied the requirements for inclusion. Result: The review's findings indicate that yoga practice is a viable substitute and is suggested as a simple, accessible, and non-invasive strategy for analgesia in primary dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. Novelty: This study shows the effectiveness of yoga exercises in reducing pain in primary dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome for adolescents, especially women. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Non-randomised trial, 2026 Does video-guided digital menstrual exercise reduce PMS and period pain in adolescent girls? Cohort study, 2026 What menstrual and premenstrual problems do girls with intellectual disability experience? Non-randomised trial, 2026 Can yoga reduce PMS pain in teenage girls? Survey study, 2014 Does how much girls exercise affect their PMS symptoms? Systematic review, 2025 Does teaching adolescent girls about their menstrual cycle and health help reduce period pain and PMS? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗