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Effect of Hot Hip Bath on Pain Intensity in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Author(s) Dr. Anmol Vikash, Gayatri T.N., Divya D.N., Varsha B.A., Dr. Parameshwara M.N.
Country India
Abstract Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition characterised by recurrent, crampy lower abdominal pain during menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology. Hot hip bath is a classical naturopathic hydrotherapeutic procedure traditionally used to relieve pelvic pain through local and reflex vasodilatation and muscle relaxation.
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of hot hip bath on pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea using the Verbal Pain Intensity Scale (VPIS) and the WaLIDD score.
Materials and Methods: A single-group pre–post interventional study was conducted on 10 women aged 19–23 years with primary dysmenorrhea at Tapovana Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences. Participants received hot hip bath therapy for approximately 15 minutes per session, 5 sessions per week over a 10-day period. Pain intensity was assessed using the Verbal Pain Intensity Scale (VPIS) and the WaLIDD score before and after the intervention. Data were analysed using paired t-tests and effect sizes (Cohen’s d).
Results: Mean WaLIDD score decreased from 8.8 ± 1.6 to 4.9 ± 1.2 (t = 9.12, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 2.76). Mean VPIS score decreased from 7.3 ± 1.7 to 4.7 ± 1.2 (t = 8.45, p < 0.001). Significant shifts toward milder severity categories were observed on both scales, with no participants remaining in the severe or worst-possible pain categories after treatment.
Conclusion: Hot hip bath therapy produced highly significant reductions in pain intensity and improvements in functional scores in women with primary dysmenorrhea. It is a simple, safe, non-pharmacological option that may be integrated into naturopathic management of menstrual pain. Larger controlled trials are recommended.
Keywords Primary dysmenorrhea; hot hip bath; hydrotherapy; Verbal Pain Intensity Scale; WaLIDD score; naturopathy; menstrual pain
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 17, Issue 2, July-December 2026
Published On 2026-08-22
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